bog filter plant selection

[newday3000]

Wondering if anyone has suggestions for a 60 gallong bog filter that feeds a water fall. I plan on using water hycinth, but wanted other plants that are good at filering water, I can plant in any medium as the 60 gallon pre-formed is 18" with 12" shelf.

http://www.algreenproducts.com/catalogue.php?cat=Preformed Ponds&id=91907

 

[Quantum673]

water celery does a great job filtering as well. You can actually plant the bear roots in your media.

 

[Quantum673]

looking at your depth again water celery may not work unless you pot it first leaving some of the upper roots bare. keep the roots a couple inches below the surface of water.

 

[stroppy]

water cress and how about trying iris in there :goldfish:

 

[newday3000]

I just bought Yellow Iris, Blue Rush, Hair grass, parrots feather and water hycinth for the bog filter. I think Iris can grow bare root. Does anyone grow Iris this way?

 

[anitapond]

I've read that iris roots can be very aggressive, and, in some cases, puncture pond liners. I'd rather be "safe than sorry" and use a pot with gravel; no dirt necessary.

 

[newday3000]

My bog filter uses a plastic preformed line to feed my waterfall, so no risk of a puncture. I need it to stand up somehow so i think I will use pot with gravel versus potting soil, I'm using now.