Water Tub Gardens. What should I consider?

[HARO]

You've got a good start there, Marck! You may have a problem with the Bog bean, though... once it takes off, it will take over that tub in no time. You probably realize this already, but some plants love warmer water, while others may die back at anything warmer than 75 -80 degrees. I've seen Pickerel weed go dormant in a warm summer, and we're up here in Canada. Trial and error! Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.
John

 

[brokensword]

I love the floating plant that looks like shamrocks, is that the floating hearts? I see another floating plant I originally thought was a lilly, but it's heart shaped.

@Tula , I believe you're loving the variagated water clover (Marsilea mutica). It's an interesting addition to the pond, IF your fish won't eat it. Once mine did, I had to relegate it to it's own pot on the patio or make a floating net. It'll both float and rise up over the water a couple of inches.

 

[addy1]

I see another floating plant I originally thought was a lilly, but it's heart shaped.

With yellow flowers? If so it is yellow floating heart.

 

[Colleen_MI]

@Marck can I ask where you're getting your tubs from? I have a 30 gallon round one I got from Tractor Supply. Was looking at some larger ones, but it seems like they all have the drain plug with reports of leaking in customer reviews, or cracking problems. Mine is buried, and it's been fine, but I wondered if the cracking is a problem with people using them above ground for ponds or livestock tanks?

 

[Marck]

Hi Coleen.
The tub in the picture is a 40 gallon High Country tub. It doesn't have a plug, but I am thinking of getting a 100 gallon one with a plug. It probably will be a good idea to put a sealant on the plug.

This is a good reminder for me to post a a water garden update. I'll be back after I select and edit some pics.