On Jul 1, 12:24 pm, Peter Pan wrote:
Ok I purchased some water lillies today, Im finally getting my Veggie
filter started. My question(s):
1) the flower came packed in a clay like soil and suggests that you
leave the plant in the plastic container and place it in shallow
water, I thought the idea of the veggie filter was for the roots to
capture fine particals. Where am I wrong? or was this not a good
plant to purchse for a veggie filter?

Oops, I forgot your first question. Lilies are not as good for
veggie filters as are other plants that grow fast, have bulk and have
great root systems. Lilies are pretty and offer shade to the pond.
The shade helps.

Jim