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Old 22-03-2009, 08:01 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default Planting Medium for Water Lillies, etc.




JB wrote:

Years back I was able to purchase some pond "soil" at Lowe's & Home Depot.
It was made by Scott's, I think. It was ceramic particles actually and not
soil. It was nice because it did not float or cloud the water and should the
Koi uproot the plant it was easy enough to scoop into the basket and replant
the whatever.

I guess I could use very small pebbles like you can get for landscaping but
I wanted to check in with you guys first.

TIA

JB



I've found the best and cheapest medium is generic un-oderized cat litter.
It's 100% clay. Make sure you wash it first to get rid of the dust.

San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.