Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Balance of plants in the environment Floating Island/Wetland

Scott, where would you use that foam in this mix? To gain some of the colonizing benefit of the periphyton, it seems like you really want something like the poly batting to offer tons of growing space in a small package - the porous nature of the batting is what I understand provides the massive amount of surface area.

As far as water logging and perhaps sinking, that's why I am thinking a pvc frame for buoyancy. And with respect to UV damage, I would think that a total cover with something like dirt, saw dust, wood chips, coir, etc. and plant life would provide all the protection needed to avoid any UV breakdown. Am I missing something along those lines in your opinion?