Plant filter check

Want to prevent an algae explosion of floating or filamentous algae? Then make sure to place plenty of oxygen plants in your pond early in the season, around March or April. The top layer of water warms up quickly once the first rays of sunlight appear, causing algae to start growing. Existing ponds also need additional oxygen plants. The lower water layer, where oxygen plants overwinter, warms up later than the upper layer. This causes oxygen plants to grow slower than algae, which is a common problem in natural pools. No one wants algae in their pond, and certainly not in a swimming pond. Most problems in plant filters and swimming ponds are caused by a lack of plants. Therefore, always invest in extra low-growing oxygen plants such as Needleweed and parrot feather. These plants cover the water surface and prevent the sun from quickly warming the water. In addition, they convert carbon dioxide in the water into oxygen, which contributes to the death of algae.

A swimming pond is an enhancement to any garden and is primarily intended for swimming. Often people find it less pleasant to have aquatic plants directly in the swimming area. However, aquatic plants are essential for a healthy swimming pond. Therefore, many swimming pond owners choose to have a separate plant filter with specific filter plants. This plant filter is separated from the swimming area, so that while swimming you are not bothered by the plants, but can enjoy the view of this flora.

The filtration of the water mainly takes place in this plant filter, which makes it a crucial part of the swimming pond. It is therefore important to add enough aquatic plants to the plant filter to keep the water clear and healthy. This way you can swim carefree and without risk of skin irritations. Always choose a combination of marsh plants and oxygen plants; they reinforce each other in purifying the water and adding oxygen to the pond.