What are floating aquatic plants?
• Floaters simply drift on the water surface and move where the breeze takes them. • They shade water surfaces like lily pad leaves and absorb dissolved nutrients that contribute to algae proliferation. • 60-70% of water’s surface should be covered with foliage to reduce the water temperature and combat algae growth. • Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce are annual plants and particularly attractive with shiny, leathery leaves or soft green, felted foliage upon which water beads. • Water Hyacinth roots receive and protect fish eggs while the leaves hold spawn near the surface where their warmest but still protect spawn and baby fish from the sun. • After fish are hatched, they continue to be protected among the Water Hyacinth roots. • Are Water Lilies difficult to grow? How do I go about choosing one? • Hardy Water Lilies need a minimum of 6 hours sunlight, rich soil, and warm, shallow, unmoving water to be able to last for years. • They come in a range of sizes from small with a mature s
