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- ✓Water Lilies: Hardy & tropical lilies for shade and blooms
- ✓Aquatic Plants: Oxygenators, submerged plants, and essentials
- ✓Floating Plants: Natural algae control and summer shade
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Understanding Different Types of Pond Plants

A balanced pond ecosystem requires different types of aquatic plants, each serving a unique purpose. From oxygenating submerged plants to beautiful floating varieties, learn how each type contributes to a healthy, thriving water garden.

Plants & Fish

Explore Utah-adapted aquatic plants and premium koi and goldfish. Build a balanced ecosystem with shade, oxygenation, and natural filtration.

Water Lilies
Hardy & tropical lilies for shade and blooms
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Aquatic Plants
Oxygenators, submerged plants, and essentials
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Floating Plants
Natural algae control and summer shade
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Marginal Plants
Edge plants for borders, habitat, and structure
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Koi & Goldfish
Premium fish adapted to Utah climate
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Pond Care Essentials

Plant Care

•Planting depth: Match plants to their ideal zones (bog, marginal, deep water)
•Fertilization: Use aquatic plant fertilizer tabs during growing season
•Pruning: Trim dead leaves and spent blooms regularly
•Winter care: Hardy plants stay in pond; tropicals need protection

Fish Care

•Depth: 18+ inches minimum; 3–4 ft for koi
•Aeration: Run diffusers during hot weather and winter
•Feeding: Temperature-based; stop below ~50°F
•Water quality: Test ammonia, nitrite, pH; dose beneficial bacteria

Ecosystem Balance

•Plant coverage: 40-60% surface coverage for optimal balance
•Filtration: Combine biological, mechanical, and plant filtration
•Beneficial bacteria: Add regularly to maintain healthy ecosystem
•Seasonal maintenance: Spring startup, summer care, fall cleanup

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Come visit our retail store to see our complete selection of aquatic plants and fish in person. We have 37 display ponds and water features on site, fully stocked shelves with pond care products, and our knowledgeable staff ready to help you choose the perfect plants and fish for your pond. Browse our extensive inventory of chemicals, fish food, aerators, and more.

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