Anyone got some Spirodela Polyrrhiza (Duckweed) for me

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  1. Nutt
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    Hi Guys

    Anyone in Cape town or surrounds know where I can get me some of this prolific grower, I hear that its filtration properties are great and that some fish eat them as well?

    Many thanks

    Nutt
     
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    My 4ft seems to be growing it quite prolificly. It only seems to grow amongst the floating Foxtail though which is strange to me
    I'll keep you in mind if I end up with way too much
     
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    Thanks Firefly, if its only growing among other plants you may find that there is too much surface disturbance which the Duckweed apparently dislikes and doesnt multiply as prolifically.
     
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    I have tons of it but I'm in JHB.
     
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    Duckweed will grow in a toilet busy flushing...stuff is insane...lol
     
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    I have it. Whereabouts in CT are you?
     
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    Hi Joshua Tree

    I'm in Blouberg, you? Thanks I'll come and fetch no worries

    regards

    N
    Hi jax I'm hoping it does just that :)
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    I'm in the southern suburbs near Sams.

    PM me if you still want...
     
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    You're right that some fish like to eat it. The goldfish in our pond goes nuts for it. Gobbles it up faster than it can grow.
     
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    Hi Joshua Tree

    I'm still waiting for someone to pleeeaaaassseee offer me some Duckweed, I'll pay for it, please.

    kind Regards

    Nutt
     
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    you welcome to come get some from me
     

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