What is the best pond plant

[markreef4ever]

What is the best pond plant that help remove things from the water? Thanks, Mark

[pam916]

What are you trying to remove from the water. If it is the algae that turns the water green, I used foxtail and it turned my water crystal clear in a couple of weeks.

[ElijahTurtle]

Foxtail & anacharis are both good for taking up ammonia. Wisteria might also be a good choice.

[sailfin2]

Depending on what you are wanting to remove. If you are having an algae bloom, try upping the amount of plants- ie: water lilies, pickeral rush, underwater grasses, and even a regular tomato plant.
Tomato plants work great for pulling out the nitrogen, just grow them hydrophonically. Hope this helps.

[markreef4ever]

I have yet to test my water in my pond. I have green algae the has formed on the liner.

[Kat]

Algae on the liner is normal. A great plant to suck up extra nutrients is water hyacinth but it is illegal to have in TX.

[markreef4ever]

Why is it illegal to have in TX

[Kat]

If they get into natural waterways & it doesn't get cold enough to kill them off, they will grow & multiply to the point that there won't be any water surface left.

http://www.ntwgs.org/articles/illegalAquatics.html

[markreef4ever]

Good Article Kat, Thanks

[guppyfreak2]

thanks for the list

[mrsadler]

thanks for the article

[AndrewH]

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/exotic/

Here's the official "prohibited" Fish, Shellfish, and Plant list from the Texas Parks and Wildlife's website (just in case you didn't know there was such a list).

I really like Tiger Lotus for a nitrate hog. Plus the lily pads and blooms are very pretty.

[SeanH]

I like Najas Grass (Najas quadalupensis) for new setup's outside and it gives the fry a place to hide.

[Brackish_Zygote]

My goldfish and snails keep my hair algae mowed down to a nice lush carpet, if that's what your problem is.

[alta678]

Interesting article. Is all duck weed illegal?

[130galcichlid]

i like lilly pads........OMG i just want my 20th POST ALREADTY!!!!