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Chlorine is used as the principle water-cleaning product in swimming pools, and as a disinfectant in sewage processing and tap water treatment. The most common compound of chlorine is sodium chloride, or simple rock salt.

Oxygenators photosynthesise underwater creating oxygen, which then dissolves. This is not only essential for all animal life, but also for bacteria which help keep the pond water clear.

Weighed bunches can simply be dropped into the pond, but all oxygenating pond plant bundles would benefit from being planted in soil or gravel within a planting basket.

In autumn, trim back dead foliage of hardy waterlilies and let them die back to the bottom of the pond. If you have small, new or tender waterlilies, try and keep them somewhere frost-free over winter.

If left alone, the buildup of detritus in your aquarium or pond will eventually break down into ammonia, so you do not want it to build up. If you have a cycled fish tank, the beneficial bacteria will first oxidize ammonia...

Apart from being robust, the plant grows quickly and will help keep the water conditions optimal by absorbing nitrates and other organic waste byproducts. There are a few pitfalls however.

Water lettuce is not a hardy pond plant and will not tolerate low temperatures or harsh sunlight (excessive heat). It is recommended that water lettuce is brought inside over winter.

Water Lettuce floating pond plants also helps to reduce algae blooms by blocking sunlight in the water and by using up the nutrients needed for the algae to bloom. Water lettuce is a valuable oxygenator and provides shade for fish and fish fry.

Floating pond plants offer great shade to the pond and cover for your fish and other pond wildlife. Click here to find out more.

Fibreglass ponds are ideal if you are looking for a quick and easy pond solution. Made from tough durable fibreglass, these ponds are supplied with a lifetime guarantee.