Best Pond Plants To Reduce Algae and Clear Green Water

Best Pond Plants To Reduce Algae and Clear Green Water
In this video I explain the best plants to add to a pond to reduce the availability of nutrients that feed nuisance algae such as blanketweed and green water.

/EverydayAquarist

#aquariums #fish #pond

[richo]

1.Typha 2. Iris 3. Water Chestnut 4. Water Lettuce 5. Water Soldier 6. Lillies 7. oxygenaters

[annsmith]

That was really helpful. We relined an 'adopted' formal pond from our neighbours who sold us part of their garden. I relined & added stones to enable creatures to crawl out but lots of algae. I have some Flag Iris (so beautiful) & wanted to add the other correct plants to protect the masses of Newts etc who have moved back.. I haven't a clue & this has been so helpful

[khakicam]

Good info. I'd add that when cut and thinned periodically to remove the absorbed nutrients these plants tend to break down into fantastic humic compost for your veggie garden and fruit trees.
PS. Careful with Typha roots around pond liner though, the rhizome tips are very sharp and they'll clog a small pond or reed bed in no time.

[emmanueltoney]

Awesome video I just learned a lot!! Thanks!

[jamessang]

Great ideas for all the pond owners! Very green!

[anl]

Hello, thanks for the informative video. Just as a suggestion it would be really great if you could hover on the plant tags a little more so we could also learn the names of some species. There were some cool looking plants over there that I wish I could ID and I'm sure there are other curious people like me.

[larrykhongwir]

Thank you for a great video. Learnt a lot from it.

[FelipeHernandez-zbtl]

Water Hyacinth is a good plant and beautiful, especially when have a flower!

[jakecoombe]

This was super helpful thank you for the video

[fundom]

Great video- can you use these to replace a filter for smaller ponds?

[McGeek_NLD]

awesome video! Was looking for information on this, thank you! Going to make a small pond next spring.

[machellelowry]

That was very informative, thank you.

[cruikshank]

Great information. I would add one bit of caution. Some oxygenators such as Parrots Feather & also water Hyacinths can grow aggressive root systems. So much so the fish have much less room to swim and have difficulty getting from one part of the pond to another. You need to regularly trim the length of the roots back. This has been my experience. I’ve even lost fish who died trying to jump over clumps Of plants 🌱 and got stuck out of water.

[faihaanfaizal]

Very clear voice and super duper intel

[michaelkane]

Hey love your videos.I’m in Saint Augustine, Fl.I have a Stock Tub outside, with White Clouds.

[lorraineharris]

This is so informative, you certainly know your stuff, subscribing right now, thankyou very much 👍😁

[bethmegansmith]

When we move eventually ....I want a fish pond with coy carp .This was uba helpful. Ive made a list :-)

[racbirsingh]

Fantastic video thank you. Big Help, as I like to and rather let natraul ways of wildlife flourish and the eco system ;) Also King Cup is great in Europe . U.K. Thanks again!

[JohnEN-THZ]

Water Calla? Have some from a friend and they don't seem to be thriving yet but survived the winter in northern Wisconsin so I am hopeful.

[Gggwoww]

Another great video! Love the passion and knowledge!