Floating Plants
Floating plants grow simply by floating on the water's surface and absorbing excess nutrients in the water. They do not require planting. These plants will help to control the algae by shading the water and utilizing the dissolved nutrients that would normally promote the growth of algae. Floating plants also help in the maintenance of water clarity.
- Planting Depth - Perform best in at least 20 cm deep
- Fertilizer - Absorbed from the water
- Grows well in 4 to 6 hours of sun per day
Salvinia
- Leaves are covered with tiny hairs. Not usually eaten by fish
- Float on the water’s surface and remain unrooted
- Provide shade and shelter where fish love to hide
- Combat algae growth by shading the pond’s surface
- Help maintain water clarity by absorbing excess nutrients
Water Lettuce
- Rosette of velvety blue-green leaves
- Float on the water’s surface and remain unrooted
- Provide shade and shelter where fish love to hide
- Combat algae growth by shading the pond’s surface
- Help maintain water clarity by absorbing excess nutrients
Water Hyacinth
- Float on the water’s surface and remain unrooted
- Provide shade and shelter where fish love to hide
- Combat algae growth by shading the pond’s surface
- Help maintain water clarity by absorbing excess nutrients
Duckweed
- Small floating leaves
- Goldfish favourite
- Float on the water’s surface and remain unrooted
- Provide shade and shelter where fish love to hide
- Combat algae growth by shading the pond’s surface
- Help maintain water clarity by absorbing excess nutrients
