How to Get Rid of Algae in Ponds
Plan the location of your pond to take advantage of shady areas in your yard., Construct or retrofit your pond so that water from your yard cannot flow into it. , Install a fine bubble aerator., Use water plants to help keep sunlight off of the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Plan the location of your pond to take advantage of shady areas in your yard.
Be careful not to locate your pond under a tree, however, as trees can drop leaves and sap that can play havoc with your pond water. -
Step 2: Construct or retrofit your pond so that water from your yard cannot flow into it.
, The main cause of algae bloom is the lack of water movement.
Air rises.
By installing a fine bubble aerator at the deepest section of the pond and aerate the pond 24/7, you create a natural water movement in the pond, it produces a healthier environment for the fish while eliminating harmful algae at the same time. , Water Hyacinth, Water Lilies, and Lotus are all good choices. ,, Pond snails dine on the algae in your pond. , Tadpoles not only eat algae but also eat mosquito and other insect larvae. , Food not eaten will decay and contribute to algae growth. , Clogged filters can kill beneficial bacteria and allow algae to flourish. , These sterilizers break down the cell walls of the algae, killing it. ,,, The barley straw will decompose adding hydrogen peroxide to the water, killing the algae. , The dye will color the water making it dark and harder for sunlight to penetrate to the depths of your pond. -
Step 3: Install a fine bubble aerator.
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Step 4: Use water plants to help keep sunlight off of the waters surface.
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Step 5: Include submersible plants such as Elodea that uses the nutrients that algae need to grow.
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Step 6: Introduce aquatic pond snails to your pond.
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Step 7: Add tadpoles to your pond.
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Step 8: Feed your fish only as much food as can be eaten within about five minutes.
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Step 9: Clean the filters in your filtration system regularly.
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Step 10: Use an ultraviolet light sterilizer.
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Step 11: Clean the surface of your pond with a skimmer or algae net.
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Step 12: Vacuum the algae from the pond with a pond vacuum.
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Step 13: Place barley straw in a location that provides a good flow of water and sunlight.
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Step 14: Color the water using a dye made specifically for treating pond water.
Detailed Guide
Be careful not to locate your pond under a tree, however, as trees can drop leaves and sap that can play havoc with your pond water.
, The main cause of algae bloom is the lack of water movement.
Air rises.
By installing a fine bubble aerator at the deepest section of the pond and aerate the pond 24/7, you create a natural water movement in the pond, it produces a healthier environment for the fish while eliminating harmful algae at the same time. , Water Hyacinth, Water Lilies, and Lotus are all good choices. ,, Pond snails dine on the algae in your pond. , Tadpoles not only eat algae but also eat mosquito and other insect larvae. , Food not eaten will decay and contribute to algae growth. , Clogged filters can kill beneficial bacteria and allow algae to flourish. , These sterilizers break down the cell walls of the algae, killing it. ,,, The barley straw will decompose adding hydrogen peroxide to the water, killing the algae. , The dye will color the water making it dark and harder for sunlight to penetrate to the depths of your pond.
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