Is there some chemical you can put in an outdoor fountain to keep algae from forming?

Answer 1

Try the tablets used for cleaning dentures. It shouldn't harm birds or animals. It sure works in my small bird waterers and so far no dead birds.

Answer 2

I think you better get the advice of a professional. Any chemical you add to the fountain such as chlorine may get rid of algae but will also get rid of lots of animals such as birds which often come to drink the water.

Answer 3

You can use chlorine or each night put bleach in it and by morning any algae, bacteria or other fungi will be gone. But dont put too much or your yard will smell like bleach! Just put a little every couple nights. That is if you dont want to keep chlorine in it.

Answer 4

Not if you intend to have fish or plant life in the pond. Chemicals will kill all of it. Find algae eatting fish at an aquarium or pet store and skim the top of pond weekly.

Answer 5

ponds can get kind of complicated, you would do best to research pond care if you are going to tackle it yourself or at least go to your local nursery and talk to them about it. or just hire a pro and let them mess with it
if you decide to mess with it yourself, there are products to keep the algae growth down and you will also need to get a ph kit

Answer 6

Napalm

Answer 7

Guessing you don't want to have your patio smell like chlorine nor harm wildlife. Various products. Try this website: http://www.pondusa.com/treat1.htm

Answer 8

Chlorine bleach. everyone has bleach in their home that way you want have to go out and buy anything else.

Answer 9

You can treat it like a swimming pool...Clorinate, and check the pH constantly...

Answer 10

try chlorine tablets