best algae competing plants (FW)

Stems and floaters are generally thought to be among the best nutrient users.
I like Water Sprite because it can be grown as a floater or in-substrate.

Len
 
That is not necessarily true. Some of my Anubias have huge leaves but are not fast enough growing to provide much competition. It is the careful balance of nutrients including CO2, light, and plant mass that has an impact on algae.
 
Recent studies proved that water hyacinth is probably the fastest growing higher plant in the world, they are real nutrient suckers.
 
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