Y yohan Feeder Fish MFK Member May 6, 2008 487 2 0 Philippines/Los angeles Aug 26, 2008 #1 so guys, what are the possible things i can do to prevent algae/green water in my pond? other than uv sterilizer.
so guys, what are the possible things i can do to prevent algae/green water in my pond? other than uv sterilizer.
W Will Hayward Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 5, 2008 1,131 0 0 Canada www.alternativeaquariums.com Aug 26, 2008 #2 -Barley straw pellets -Liquid Peat -Plants trees nearby to provide shade -Add various plants in the water -top up the pond regularly
-Barley straw pellets -Liquid Peat -Plants trees nearby to provide shade -Add various plants in the water -top up the pond regularly
Y yohan Feeder Fish MFK Member May 6, 2008 487 2 0 Philippines/Los angeles Aug 26, 2008 #3 ahhh so you mean no sunlight no algae? what do you exactly mean when you said top-up the pond?
L Lupin Viviendo la vida loca! MFK Member Dec 7, 2006 20,587 61 0 Lupin Information Super Highway/Goldfish Informati Aug 26, 2008 #4 Green water is often a result of ammonia and nitrate build up aside from direct sunlight. If my pond is loaded with Elodea densa, green water often is not an occurrence.
Green water is often a result of ammonia and nitrate build up aside from direct sunlight. If my pond is loaded with Elodea densa, green water often is not an occurrence.
W Will Hayward Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 5, 2008 1,131 0 0 Canada www.alternativeaquariums.com Aug 26, 2008 #6 yohan;2118686; said: ahhh so you mean no sunlight no algae? what do you exactly mean when you said top-up the pond? Click to expand... If the water level is lower than it could be, fill it up. Algae is a byproduct of excess light and nutrients. Remove them, and you'll largely remove the occurrence of algae.
yohan;2118686; said: ahhh so you mean no sunlight no algae? what do you exactly mean when you said top-up the pond? Click to expand... If the water level is lower than it could be, fill it up. Algae is a byproduct of excess light and nutrients. Remove them, and you'll largely remove the occurrence of algae.