Ponds and Water Gardens - green water
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rmj99
06-27-08, 11:18 PM
Ive tried algae killer and just about everything else is the any thing that will take care of green water pea soup green, not stagnant Ive got two pumps running all the time , a skimmer and a bottom pump , pumping plenty of water over a falls plus a jet going straight up, I'm stumped , Ive got Ive around the outside and grasses , Lilly pads , koyi and gold fish, so any ideas
Pilot Dane
06-28-08, 07:12 PM
I notice that you did not mention any filtration, water chemistry (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite...) or if you have cleaned the pond.
The root cause of green water (algae) is nutrients in the water. Basically fish food & waste feeds the algae. A filter, regular cleaning and water changes are needed to remove the waste that is feeding the algae. You are fighting a loosing battle if you just want to pour in an algicide and expect clear water. You need to address the cause.
Read some old posts in this forum or do a Google or Yahoo search to learn how to care for a pond. It is not rocket science but it does take work. When in doubt feed the fish less, clean and do a partial water change.
The root cause of green water (algae) is nutrients in the water. Basically fish food & waste feeds the algae. A filter, regular cleaning and water changes are needed to remove the waste that is feeding the algae. You are fighting a loosing battle if you just want to pour in an algicide and expect clear water. You need to address the cause.
Read some old posts in this forum or do a Google or Yahoo search to learn how to care for a pond. It is not rocket science but it does take work. When in doubt feed the fish less, clean and do a partial water change.
jdc50
07-07-08, 04:35 PM
Barley will take care of the problem. It comes in many forms. If you have a Pets Mart near you they have it. Tetra also makes a liquid form. I have used Tetra on my small waterfall pond and have no alge.
Jim
Jim
DOORDOCTOR
07-23-08, 04:53 AM
a better and safer alternative if you can part with about 75+ dollars is to get a UV light filter, that will natrually without chemicals kill the algae and clear up the waters and not harm the koi.
i have a small pond (about 8 ft in diameter, about 9 to 12 inches deep) with a fountain and bowl in middle, i dont have fish in it but at one time i was using the tetra water additives and found that i was having to add it every few days, since getting the pond UV light filter made by sunterra i have not had a problem
hope this helps, but good luck with your pond
i have a small pond (about 8 ft in diameter, about 9 to 12 inches deep) with a fountain and bowl in middle, i dont have fish in it but at one time i was using the tetra water additives and found that i was having to add it every few days, since getting the pond UV light filter made by sunterra i have not had a problem
hope this helps, but good luck with your pond