How to make pond plants safe for aquariums

[Dutchz]

Just pulled this plant from my pond and want to put it in my tank what do I do. Ps the pond is a hose in the ground fed by springs.

 

[Richardwm]

Quarantine in a small tank for a week or two then if it looks good you can introduce into aquarium I do this all the time I don't buy plants I go out to rivers streams springs ect and find cool plant

 

[Rivercats]

You can make up a small container of 1 part hydrogen peroxide 3% to 4 or 5 parts water and soak the plant in it for 20-30 minutes before planting. I also often rinse pond plants off well under tap water before soaking. You don't need to rinse them after the peroxide soak.

Also be aware if the plant was growing with just roots in the water it may or may not be fully aquatic. If it is fully aquatic the leaves will change from emersed growth to immersed growth. Also be aware you may or may not have enough lighting for plants grown outdoors in ponds.

 

[Dutchz]

It is doing fine so I am not worried