Floating plants...

[Ruth]

Just sitting here on a day off, having a lazy morning beside the tank. I’m watching the inhabitants of the tank who enjoy floating plants ...

Gourami
Angels
Amano shrimp
S. Algae eaters

I think floating plants are a great addition to a planted tank, to further enrich a fish’s environment!

These are my Thursday morning/off school for local elections ponderings.

[fr499y]

The only ones i can seem to keep alive these days are duckweed! ah well, suits my smaller 'river' style tank anyway

[Ruth]

The only ones i can seem to keep alive these days are duckweed! ah well, suits my smaller 'river' style tank anyway

Aye. Not for every setup I guess. I think my other fish are oblivious to it!

[fr499y]

It does depend on the surface flow. Both of mine are a bit harsh on the surface, which tends to just push them under the water.

[Annie]

Any pics

[dinofred1]

I have a lot of floating plant's. only thing is they should be planted but my fish like to pull them out.

[Ruth]

Any pics

I’ll post them later when I’m back home!

[Mol_PMB]

I have 5 different types of (intentionally) floating plant. I seem to find that a different species thrives in each tank (or in some cases, nothing thrives). In all cases the fish love the dappled shade, and the roots provide a haven for young fish, and a nesting site for the anabantoids. They're a great way of removing nitrate and phosphate too - just pull them out and compost them!

[Ruth]

[mikeyw64]

@Ruth , what are the dimensions on your tank please