Comments on: Pond Plants Do More Than Beautify Your Water Garden http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/ The Official Blog Of Pond Algae Solutions Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: GLENN CASSELL http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-168 GLENN CASSELL Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:35:07 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-168 I have about a 3/4 acre pond with an average dept of about 5 feet. I have planted water lilies and they have done very well for awhi le and then they seem to gradually disapear. I do have about 15-20 large KOI and I suspect they may be feeding on them. Could this be? I have about a 3/4 acre pond with an average dept of about 5 feet. I have planted water lilies and they have done very well for awhi
le and then they seem to gradually disapear. I do have about 15-20 large KOI and I suspect they may be feeding on them. Could this be?

]]> By: Andrea Jo http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-51 Andrea Jo Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:38:29 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-51 Does anyone know what type of fish eggs are 1/2 black and 1/2 white? There have been several spawnings that produced this type of egg. I only have koi, goldfish and a few stripers from the creek. Jandoni, have you tried to feeding your turtle lettuce, spinach and other leafy greens? Fruits are also a tasty treat. However, you will not really be able to stop them from munching through your plants. Mine have never stopped but they did slow down a bit with the extra diet. Does anyone know what type of fish eggs are 1/2 black and 1/2 white? There have been several spawnings that produced this type of egg. I only have koi, goldfish and a few stripers from the creek.

Jandoni, have you tried to feeding your turtle lettuce, spinach and other leafy greens? Fruits are also a tasty treat. However, you will not really be able to stop them from munching through your plants. Mine have never stopped but they did slow down a bit with the extra diet.

]]> By: jandoni http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-39 jandoni Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:54:21 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-39 I inherited a red ear slider turtle that lives quite happily in my pond with my koi and other fish, but she devours parrots feather and other plants. Any suggestions? I inherited a red ear slider turtle that lives quite happily in my pond with my koi and other fish, but she devours parrots feather and other plants. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Pat http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-33 Pat Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:31:44 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-33 I have a waterfall and water course feeding my pond and find that watercress is a great filter. I actually started it years ago with some plants from my supermarket that still had roots on them, but you can also get them in fresh water streams. It grows quickly, so I clip in regularly, using it in soups or salads but often just throw it away. The roots collect a lot of silt, which then stays out of the main pond clarifying the water. I have a waterfall and water course feeding my pond and find that watercress is a great filter. I actually started it years ago with some plants from my supermarket that still had roots on them, but you can also get them in fresh water streams. It grows quickly, so I clip in regularly, using it in soups or salads but often just throw it away. The roots collect a lot of silt, which then stays out of the main pond clarifying the water.

]]> By: Becky http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-32 Becky Sat, 31 May 2008 19:44:06 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-32 I like bacopa monnieri. I like bacopa monnieri.

]]> By: Flo http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-31 Flo Sat, 31 May 2008 17:41:19 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-31 I have a pond that turns green from algae because it is in direct sunlight. We also live next to an open field that brings dust and dirt into the pond as well. I am working on getting someone to look at the pond to install a better filtration system. What other type of plants will help rreduce the algae and hopefully keep the dust and dirt out of the water?? I have KOI in the pond. I have a pond that turns green from algae because it is in direct sunlight. We also live next to an open field that brings dust and dirt into the pond as well. I am working on getting someone to look at the pond to install a better filtration system. What other type of plants will help rreduce the algae and hopefully keep the dust and dirt out of the water?? I have KOI in the pond.

]]> By: John Eversoll http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-29 John Eversoll Fri, 30 May 2008 15:40:35 +0000 http://pondalgaesolutions.org/2008/05/30/pond-plants-do-more-than-beautify-your-water-garden/#comment-29 Hi guys" Just thought that I would let you know that We picked up a plant from our favorite Koi farm. They have a "water mint plant" It has been in the pond for a month now and has been doing real well. Which is more than I can say for the water lettus. That only will last for about a month. The water mint plant is great you can use the leaves in drinks or just to chew on. fro that Minty fresh taste. The plant is a little pricey But it does multiply rapidy. If anyone has a plant that they reccomend please let me know! Thanks to you all. John E. Hi guys” Just thought that I would let you
know that We picked up a plant from our favorite Koi farm. They have a
“water mint plant” It has been in the pond for a month now and has been doing real well.
Which is more than I can say for the water lettus. That only will last for about a month.
The water mint plant is great you can use the leaves in drinks or just to chew on. fro that Minty fresh taste. The plant is a little pricey But it does multiply rapidy. If anyone has a plant that they reccomend please let me know! Thanks to you all. John E.

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