water lilies or water lotus?

[Gypsi]

darn. They are very very difficult to grow. I know where one is, in a tiny pond, several years old, unless the cheaper pond service person that got the account has killed it.

[nickchapman]

bringing this back up since it is going to start warming up soon.

will a lily do well with duckweed?
does it need still water or water movement to do best?
will mosquito fish or another fish do well in a still water environment for keeping bugs & mosquitos down?

[Michael]

will a lily do well with duckweed? Yes
does it need still water or water movement to do best? Still water or very gentle movement is best.
will mosquito fish or another fish do well in a still water environment for keeping bugs & mosquitos down? Mosquito fish tolerate the widest range of conditions, but guppies, Endler's, and even bettas will work.