Floating plants & Skimmer/Filter

[eicca]

I've recently added floating plants to my tank (Salvinia) and am having trouble coming up with a viable solution to keeping the plants from floating all over the tank, getting into the skimmer and blocking the filter. I'm open to any ideas, even DIY, if you guys have some. I thought about making a circle of straws or something, but I don't want my solution to be ugly as I'm trying to put a lot of effort into the tank, so that it's both healthy and looks good. Thanks!

 

[FranciscoB]

Floating corrals is what I have been using for years. Effective and cost-free solution.

 

[Playsander]

As above A length of air hose joined in a circle

 

[joeyr188]

I've recently added floating plants to my tank (Salvinia) and am having trouble coming up with a viable solution to keeping the plants from floating all over the tank, getting into the skimmer and blocking the filter. I'm open to any ideas, even DIY, if you guys have some. I thought about making a circle of straws or something, but I don't want my solution to be ugly as I'm trying to put a lot of effort into the tank, so that it's both healthy and looks good. Thanks!

I’ve been using this they take about 2 week to get but it was worth it

Deluxe Floating Plant Barrier Corral Self Leveling Free Mystery Plant - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by TheFloaterKing has 2114 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Springfield, OH. Listed on Aug 25, 2024

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[eicca]

I’ve been using this they take about 2 week to get but it was worth it

Deluxe Floating Plant Barrier Corral Self Leveling Free Mystery Plant - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by TheFloaterKing has 2114 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Springfield, OH. Listed on Aug 25, 2024

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Oooh, that looks amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. I do have a cover on my tank, but it looks like it can work with suction cups only. Thank you!

 

[joeyr188]

Oooh, that looks amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. I do have a cover on my tank, but it looks like it can work with suction cups only. Thank you!

Floating Plant Corral Self Leveling Free Mystery Plant - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by TheFloaterKing has 900 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Springfield, OH. Listed on Aug 20, 2024

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[joeyr188]

Floating Plant Corral Self Leveling Free Mystery Plant - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by TheFloaterKing has 900 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Springfield, OH. Listed on Aug 20, 2024

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This one probably work as well with a lid