Aside from being a decoration, plants are often used to filter water. But there are some plants called 'clear water plants', because they have more ability to filter nutrients from the pond. As is known, pond water is often threatened with the dangers of ammonia from fish debris and nitrite from decaying plants.

Then there is the nitrate content, which is not so toxic as ammonia and nitrite. It's just that if the amount is excessive, the content is still dangerous. Algae growth can be excessive, and have adverse effects.

To anticipate the problem of pond water filter, plants also play an important role. Plants not only serve as a beauty enhancer. There are certain plants that are capable of removing nitrates and phosphates. Plants in question usually have a broad root system to absorb nutrients and high metabolic rate, so it is very effective to remove phosphate and nitrate.

What types of plants are intended?

Floating Pond Plants

1. Floating Pond Plants



Examples of this plant are very many, including watercress and water hyacinth. Both grow quickly and absorb a lot. It's just that you need control too so that their growth doesn't cover the entire surface of the pond. Their long branched root structure is also useful for nesting and shelter.

2.Variegated Water Celery



Plants that can clean and purify low-growth water are also cool filters. If water celery is planted in a large net basket or gravel media, the roots will be thick and strong. If it arrives spring, the leaves of this plant become more interesting, let alone decorated with pink.

3.Japanese Iris / Iris Water



This plant is so popular because of its beautiful appearance and striking leaf color. Like water celery and other marginal plants, the best planting medium is a basket of nets and gravel. Thus, they can spread their effective fibrous root system.

4.Watercress



These white flowering plants grow quickly when they feel warm weather. Its long, white roots work effectively to suck nutrients in water. This watercress is suitable to be planted in a fountain or waterfall. The reason, this watercress is more like to grow in running water. In addition, you can also use it for salad mixes.

5.Pickerel Plant



Pink and blue colors add to the beauty of this plant. The blue appearance of the original species of this plant is usually found on the edge of a lake or pond. In addition to elegant, pickerel can also be a functional ornamental plant.

6.Taro Plants



Somewhat different from other aquatic plants, it has leaves that are large enough so that they are called elephant ears or elephant ears. The pattern and color are also amazing. This plant grows faster when the water temperature is warmer.

7.Water Lilies



Actually water lilies are not a complete type of filter plant. It's just that this plant can be a shade. They block access to sunlight, keep pool water cool, and inhibit algal growth. However, a good pool should be covered around 60-70% of the share. These plants usually bloom beautifully throughout the summer. Amazingly, they can also survive in the winter. No wonder many people favor this lili.

Including Aquatic Plants As Aquarium Purification Filters

8.Oxygenating Plants



Examples of this plant are Water Thyme (chain algae) and Hornwort. The performance of this plant is very effective, because they eat through leaves and roots. For optimal results, use one bunch of plants for every 3 square meters. In addition to making the water cleaner, this plant is also useful as a shelter for fish and can become a fish spawning area.

So which plants will decorate and clear your pool? Likewise, 8 Fish Pond Purification Plants
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