Oxygenators are very important for keeping the water clear. Their roots and stems are submerged and usually the leaves are submerged as well. They are often bought in bunches. You will need one bunch for each 3 sq. ft. of surface area. Most oxygenators do not flower, but two exceptions are water violet and water buttercup. |
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Floaters are just that. You simply drop them into the pond. Their roots are submerged and their leaves and stems float either on or just below the surface. They provide surface cover. Many of them sink and overwinter at the bottom of your pond. Other floaters include frog-bit, water lettuce and water soldier. Fairy moss and duck weed are also floaters, but can be invasive and are best avoided. Once you have duck weed established in your pond, you will never get rid of it! |
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