too early to thin out oxygenating plants??

[the naturelover]

Hi. the oxygenating plants in my pond have taken over. in the past I have just pulled out great chunks left it on the side for a few hours to allow the wildlife to (hopefully) return to the pond and composted it. However this year I have a problem. I know that lots of damselflies have bread and laid eggs in my pond. Is it safe to thin out my plants as usual or should i leave it till winter?? regards tn.

[tom00_uk]

i have always done it as the pond needs it and not waited for things to hatch if freshlt laid.

Many overwinter as eggs before hatching out the following spring so you would have to leave the plant in until post winter

[the naturelover]

Hi thanks for the response.I deliberately let the plants take over as the bugs were breeding and i didnt want to disturb them. I think i will live with it as long as possible and then take a chance as normal. regards tn.