Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Creating habitat Anyone tried BioHaven floating islands?

I have some Biohaven floating islands in my BOW. In my opinion, they do what Biohaven claims: help produce better water quality in eutrophic conditions.

Unfortunately, my BOW is relatively infertile. Far from being eutrophic, even after fertilization you can see down 3 to 3 1/2 feet. Thus, my situation is not best suited to the islands.

I was told that four percent water coverage was needed to handle really nasty water. Also, it is far more effective when current runs through it rather than still water.

The periphyton growing on the islands has helped my YOY fish in that area, a big deal when I had zero water plants.

My take: If you have the budget and eutrophic water, floating islands could really be worthwhile. They even have some utility in infertile waters, but aren't really designed for that situation.