Fish Pond Algae Control Made Simple
Of the many outdoor hobbies that people enjoy, few are gaining as much popularity as owning a small backyard pond. Many people build a water garden with the hopes of it being a great place to relax and along with that it can even add some value to one's home. All in all and pond is a great addition to a property.
With that said, the hopeful relaxation will fade quickly if a pond algae bloom begins to appear. Algae is hard to miss because it's appearance is not often pleasing. Green water is a common form, as is string algae that may float on the surface or grow under water. And although it may be "natural" this doesn't mean folks want to keep it around.
Of all the ponds that may get algae, the vast majority of them have fish. Goldfish as well as Koi are very popular and while fish bring a pond to life, they also create an environment that's nutrient rich and primed for plant growth. Most experts suggest that any fish pond also have a biological filter installed to help deal with these conditions.
So the first step in keeping algae under control is to be sure that your filter system is set up correctly and is adequate in size and capacity compared to the ponds gallon volume and the fish loading. Most manufacturers and dealers will have information on the best filter options if you can tell them your pond size and the type and amount of fish you have in the pond.
Once a biofilter is installed the next major step is to cultivate it with fresh beneficial bacteria which is the real worker in the filter's operation. Bacteria begins to "eat away" at organic elements in the water and the discharged flow comes out much cleaner. If a biofilter doesn't have adequate bacteria in it, it won't work well so it's a good idea to add fresh bacteria to the water at every start up, and from time to time, to make sure good healthy bacteria is present in the filter.
When bacteria is added to the pond water itself as we suggest, a side benefit of this is that some of these "good bugs" will colonize in the the pond body, as well as in the filter. This may help control algae and slow the accumulation of muck at the bottom of the pond.
Along with good filter maintainence, it's also suggested to add plants to the pond because they serve as a natural filter system as well. If a pond get's a lot of sun, then surface plants are particularly useful. They help shade the pond and fish from heavy sun exposure, absorb some nutrients in the water, and improve the natural appearance of any pond they're placed in.
For many ponds, these simple steps will often turn the tide on algae growth and provide a simple and economical form of algae control that will work on all types of unwanted growth.
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