UNDERWATER OXYGENATOR PLANTS: Underwater grasses are the staple of the backyard pond. The most common is Anacharis.
These plants grow completely submerged (although the growth of most will end up reaching the surface). We place these in pots of pea gravel to hold them in place. This keeps them anchored and keeps the pond looking neater.
These plants are an excellent way to remove nutrients from the water.
Koi & Pond Tip of the Day January 7th, 2009
NEVER install an air pump BELOW water level! (Unless you install a check valve in the line!) If at any time your power supply to your air pump is interrupted, water will back siphon down the delivery tube and flood the pump workings, rendering the pump inoperative.
