Plant relocation

[Greg373]

I've set up my old 75gal. preform pond w/ pump only to try and get my hyacinth to regrow after being munched on by my goldfish. Do I need to add anything? I have phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium I can add.

 

[DrDave]

The water hyacinth lives on the waste of the fish. Find a way to protect the roots and let them fertilize naturally. If you have a Home Depot, they have some nice plastic fencing material and PVC that will make a nice frame.

 

[Greg373]

The goldfish/shubunkins are pretty small, 3 of them are 2-3" and the other 4 are 4-6".

 

[DrDave]

Well then thay are small enough where they can't damage the plants, unless you only have one plant.

 

[DrDave]

I just re-posted my water hyacinth, because it grows so fast, it has taken over my ponds. Even with 20 Koi, 8 are over 15'" the plants have taken over and now must be thinned out.