how do i keep my pond clean?

Question

it is green. my fillters are ok . and i have uv light. but i still have green water

Answer 1

If your water is that green, maybe your filter is not working properly! I don't have a UV filter only a bio-filter and they should not be washed (only occasional and lightly) or you will be killing the good bacteria colonies that keeps your pond balanced for fish and plants. I went to the pond supply store to get a UV filter because my water had a light tea color and was advised to hold off and let the bio-filter do it's thing. He advised me to remove all fallen leaves that might have settled to the bottom which can discolor your pond and dead plants and give algae a source of food. The clerk said that the UV filter would make the water clear but also kill the good bacteria. My pond is in the sun with over half of it covered in plants, 13 large gold fish and a slight algae growth particularly in hot days. I use two treatments... I give it a weekly treatment of good bacteria, and the other is a product called Accu Clear. Accu- Clear is not harm-full to animals drinking from the pond. It clumps up debris in the water and is either scooped off or settles to the bottom to be vacuumed giving it a clearer look. I find that www.WaterGarden.com is a helpful site. Good luck.

Answer 2

The green is caused by algea and with the pond set up you have should be clearing ok if it is not in full sun. Algea loves sun!! Greenaway as a one off solution then cover the pond with plants. You should aim to circulate the whole pond every hour through your filter so make sure you have a good enough pump to do the job. If the water is still new then this could also be the problem.

Answer 3

Along with the views already expressed, you maybe need more cover. Grow plants such as water lilies, which give a certain amount of cover during the summer months. This reduces the amount of sunlight available for the algae to grow.

As an afterthought, don't keep changing the water as someone has already suggested. The fresh water is full of nutrients that encourages algae to grow.

Strictly speaking, fish prefer to not be on display to all and sundry at the best of times. If you can handle not being able to see your fish all the time, I'm sure the fish, themselves, would appreciate a certain amount of privacy.

Answer 4

Do you have a fountain? If not, getting one will probably help. Having the water in constant motion instead of sitting still will help the problem. It will stop mosquitoes from breeding, which leaves the water in my pond a little cloudy and discolored.
Depending on the species, fish may cut down on algae, which causes the water to be green.
If all else fails, consider getting a new filter.

Answer 5

its not a bad thing that the water is green, fish don't like being on display all the time, and the algae also gives baby fish an important part of there diet.

If youre determined to clean the water be aware that you will not ever make it crystal clear.
Oxygenating plants are quite cheap and do a good job in a pond.
In the summer sunlight can actually turn water green, so it may be that it clears naturally as we head towards autumn anyway.

Answer 6

i think of human beings are no longer probable answering your question. of direction there isn't any longer something that is going to change water transformations and ammonia spikes. yet there are a number of stuff that an help your pond safeguard a cleanser look and save the algae ranges down. first of all, you ought to consistently have mosquito fish in any pond. of direction this will possibly no longer help your algae ranges, yet its purely a ought to in my opinion. in any case, there are a number of products which you will upload on your pond with a view to maintain algae ranges down devoid of harming your fish. you ought to purchase those products at any fish save/ puppy save or perhaps mot residing house and backyard shops. in case you reside someplace on the brink of nature, or do no longer suggestions frogs, purchase some tadpoles. they are fairly useful algae eaters and its extreme-high quality having frogs around while they enhance up. Plus, the frogs will proceed to have greater tadpoles which will proceed to devour algae. you ought to no longer ought to problem approximately an overpopulation, as no longer each and all the frogs will stay. i desire this helps and gives you you some innovations on what you're able to do.

Answer 7

add an algae eating fish or some large pond snails, they're great for cleaning up! sounds like your uv isn't working properly though they usually keep nice clear water.

Answer 8

i had the same prob last year i got shut of uv light and filter and got more plants covered 2/3 of the water with lilys, water is clear and fish are thriving.

Answer 9

caused by algae.too much sun,water temperature too warm and nutrient level in pond high.these conditions are ideal for algae growth so remove as much sludge as you can,do at least a 75% water change and provide shade during the hottest part of the day

Answer 10

it shouldn't be? when did you last change the bulbs? suppose to be every 6 months.

There's always green stuff on the bottom and a lot of fish, especially large carp, stir it up, so you could use a pond vac.