2006-08-16 04:21:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I use a product by FountainTec that kills algae and prevents, takes only a few drops and is not harmful to birds, wildlife or my two Eskies who think the fountains, water features and bird baths are their personal watering troughs. You can find it in the garden section at Target.
2006-08-16 10:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Algae is caused by the sun. Clean it out to get rid of the algae you already have and, if you can, put the water feature in the shade - this will cut down on future buildup.
2006-08-16 11:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by geegee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, silverbasses answer was pretty close, you just need to place a bundle of BARLEY straw into the feature, this, and a good shade protection will do wonders. This year has been very bad for algae, even the local parks and waterways have experienced the same problem.
2006-08-16 11:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in a small cloth bag (or large bag if a big pond) filled with straw. They use bales of straw in fisheries.
The straw attracts the algae which grows on it. You change the bag when you need to and the water stays clear.
Don't know why it works but it does.
Hope this helps :o)
2006-08-16 11:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by silverbass1314 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small amounts of chlorine can be used without harm to the birds, but it may not be enough to kill the algae you already have growing.
2006-08-16 11:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most algaicides are harmless to wildlife but check label to be sure.
put some elodea in to mop up the nitrates
provide shade
consider regular water changes
truth is most small water features are near impossible to keep clear.
2006-08-16 11:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by onapizzadiet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya,
nip to local garden centre they will advise regarding cleaner to use. dont wanna posion the birds eh...such a beautiful sight to see from your window birds drinking from such ornaments....take a few long range pics ...download onto pc and then print them...if you take them in different seasons you can send them on cards as xmas and easter and birthday wishes.. full of great ideas aint i ??? good luck with the cleaner...
although i aint even seen a wooden drinking ornament ...mine are all in stone....but you learn something new every day.....uuurrrmmmm....or are you kidding me ...lol...
2006-08-16 12:12:03 · answer #7 · answered by funfabfortyish 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep cleaning it now and again
2006-08-18 08:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno any ideas!!
2006-08-16 11:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋