Water Hyacinth As Filter?

[SBL]

Is it possible to have a tank with a sump, using a high wattage bulbs for plants growth, using the water hyacinth to filter out your water of ammonium, nitrates, nitrates and other unwanted wastes. I understand that they will need to culled and removed on regular basis because they grow so fast, but can it be possible.

 

[thereverendturtle]

Yep, there are even several house plants that can be used that way. Only problem is you can't really keep plants in the aquarium, as the emersed plants will suck up all the nutrients before the aquatic plants can.

 

[SBL]

But im just saying, an alternative way to filter a tank. Just had an idea reading the abilities of water hyacinth

 

[DrRob]

There are a few tanks around that do things like this, generally with very low stocking. my personal favourite is this one.

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/350140-toms-bucket-o-mud/