Floating and Oxygenating Plants
Floating Plants: There are a few different types of floating the most common of these are hyacinths and water lettuce. These plants are unique and free float on the surface of the water. The long root systems aid in filtration, provide great surface coverage and allow coverage and media for spawning fish. They are a beneficial plant to the pond and should be replaced yearly.
DEPTH: Free floating on the surface of the water.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE: Remove decaying leaves periodically.
Submerged oxygenating aquatic plants: These are important to the pond. These plants help add oxygen to the water and are very beneficial for the fish and bacteria. This type of plant competes with algae for light and nutrition, and can be a food source and shelter for fish. The general rule for submerged oxygenators is one bunch per square foot of pond surface.