Freshwater

Pond Plants
Figure 17-6:
Water
lettuce
provides
lots of
hiding
places for
your fish.
Pond plants are fun and add realism to any pond.
Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
Water lettuce (Figure 17-6) is a plant that has soft, light-green, ribbed leaves
that are large and round.
The leaves form a rosette. The long, thick roots provide an excellent hiding
place for fish that like to swim near the surface of the aquarium, but it has to
be pruned periodically or it will take over your entire tank or pond. This
plant is also useful for filtering your aquarium water.
Level: Easy
Temperature: 65–85 degrees F
Light: Bright
PH: 5.0–8.0
Placement: Floating
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