Is it safe for fish? The only solution that comes to mind is to put a net to catch leaves but it wouldn't be easy to clean..
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Is it safe for fish? The only solution that comes to mind is to put a net to catch leaves but it wouldn't be easy to clean..
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How many natural ponds do you see that are crystal clear. We only expect our ponds must only be healthy if it has clear water. But a natural pond is not clear its usually pretty murky.
my 2 cents.
make the pond deeper, intra day temperature changes have a bearing on green water algae.
If barley straw is available then use those.( i myself ended with some junk straw and got an ammonia spike).
Remove the leaves and add some floating plants.
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If you have alot of leaves falling in the water then that is ur problem. Leaves will rot and decompose in the water creating lots of debris flouting around and make ur water murky. Naturally decomposing matter will make ur water soft and acidic. Floating plants will help with absorbing excess nutrients and help control the algae population but it won't help with the debris and taninis which make ur water black. U'll need creatures that feed on debris and decaying matter for that like worms, snails and whatnot, but fish might eat them and u'll need to try for a natural balance between the number of fish, leaves that fall in and other inhabitants. Simpler solution would be cleaning it out from the leaves in it and preventing leaves from falling in thus limiting the amount of decomposing organic matter in the pond.
BTW those are great looking ponds u have there
BTW those are great looking ponds u have there
