How Do You Deal With Green Water?

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I just finished my pond and filled for a few months now. The water is looks like pea soup. I put some plants in there to help, but I don't think it's enough. Any suggestions? I also tried that PondCare Algae Clean stuff and it ain't helping.
 
The plants WILL help....They will block excess sunlight..And absorb needed nutrients away from the bloom :)
 
all large ponds take a month or so to clear up, theres just not enough bio filtration in them to be clear right away. you can put a uv on and it will clear up within a couple days.
also keep at least 30% of your pond covered with plants at all times, more is better.
pond balance and aqua clear extreme are two great products i would also recomend
good luck!!!!
 
Is the UV big enough for the size pond you have? Seems like a no brainer, but an undersized UV is useless.....
 
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