Aquatic Plant Selection Aquatic plant selection is extremely important in the development of aquatic pools. You must have some degree of balance between plants and animals in your pool so that the water remains clear and major problems with maintenance and filters do not arise. Plants are very important in pools. They produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which allows maximum fish health.
Plants also take up excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus wastes from the fish.
In certain situations, ornamental pools can be stocked with only plants, with excellent results. While numerous aquatic plants are available for water gardens, it is important to consider certain factors when selecting plants for a water garden. These factors include water depth, sunlight and how each species relates to its surroundings. You can obtain most plants from local garden centers or catalogs, but in many instances you can harvest wild plants for use in garden ponds with proper permission. Shallow water or bog plants, which grow along the water's edge in natural environments.