Can Red-eared Sliders eat Duckweed?
Lemna sp.
Safety verdict
Safe
Why
Aquatic plant — highly nutritious, high protein content for a plant. Turtles graze on it naturally.
How much / how often
Can be kept live in tank and grazed freely.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
450 mg
Calcium
200 mg
Phosphorus
2.3:1
Ca:P ratio
none
Oxalate
20 g
Protein
5 g
Fiber
Sources
The Tortoise TableVCA Animal Hospitals — Feeding Aquatic Turtles ↗
Aquatic plants such as duckweed (Lemna sp.) are appropriate for aquatic turtles and can be offered continuously.
Not veterinary advice. This information is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified exotic animal veterinarian for guidance specific to your pet.