Pond algae eater uk

[Plecostmus 1234]

I live in the uk and have a pond overwhelmed with algae nothing seems to get rid of it we've tried snails live plants and treatments please can you give me ideas for what will eat the algae by the way I live in the uk

 

[kendragon]

Grass carp

 

[Plecostmus 1234]

The ponds 350 litres so would it fit

 

[kendragon]

There's your problem. Pond that small Is hard to balance. If it is shallow algae will take over. Try a shade cloth over the pond.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

American flagfish eat any algae. Rosy barbs also will eat string algae.

 

[Plecostmus 1234]

There's your problem. Pond that small Is hard to balance. If it is shallow algae will take over. Try a shade cloth over the pond.

The location it's in it only get about 2-3 hours of sun so I didn't think a shade cloth would be worth it

American flagfish eat any algae. Rosy barbs also will eat string algae.

Are they suitable for outdoors in the uk because it is coldwater

 

[The Masked Shadow]

They are native to warmish waters of America. I live in southern california and i have 6 of the,

 

[Plecostmus 1234]

What is the lowest temperature the water gets to

 

[The Masked Shadow]

What is the lowest temperature the water gets to

lower 50s

 

[The Masked Shadow]

But they are native to america. The can be in very low temps, and can adapt. They are super hardy.