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$$ Yes, I had plants living right in fine gravel in my 800 gallon pond
at
one time. They grew like crazy!

I might have to give that a go then, I am thinking maybe take one and
see how it does for a few weeks so in case it doesn't make it I can
always split the other one. I suspect whether it will grow in the
gravel depends on the type of plant too. Did you add any liquid
fertilizer to the water, or does the fish poop feed it enough?
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This is true as some plants just don't thrive in gravel, especially the
larger gravel. Water lilies are one of them for example. The gravel I used
was fine and detritus would collect and I assume "feed" the plants. The
only fertilizers I use are Potash, Iron and Magnesium. The fish supply the
rest. All plants in my experience will do better (be taller and larger in
general) planted in clay soil but will grow and reproduce in fine gravel
nonetheless.

Those I found do well in fine gravel are water iris, pickerel weed, parrots
feather, elodia, sweet-flag and a few others I forgot the names of....
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