I have had it happen in humidity trays for orchids in the past and I just bought a fishbowl shaped candle holder in which you can put items (like pebbles or shells) in water inside the bowl and the candle holder rests on top. Just wondering if there was an additive (like maybe salt or possibly ammonia) that could be put in the water to hinder the process of algae growth in these items. It's yucky and it's a pain to scrub off! Thanks!
2006-09-12 15:49:21 · 9 answers · asked by patel2 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Snails. They do the work for you. Ever few days, all you need to do is put a few goldfish pellets.
You cant buy snails at an aquirmum store, but you can buy aquatic plants that always seem to have a few snails on them, just a small warning.....the snails multiply faster than rabbits, expect alot of them. OR just buy a big gold fish to put in there to eat most of the snails, the snails and goldfish and plants would look awesome in your fishbowlshaped candel holder.
If it is not big enough for all of that, I would say just change the water often, I dont know what kind of finish the bowl has, I would not want to ruin it by using chlorine to keep the water clean.
2006-09-12 15:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clorinate it; the clorine will prevent algae. If you ahve animals which use the water as a drinking dish, this may not be a good idea. Your local pool suppy store can provide the liquid clorine and stabilized which will help the cloinine from being evapoeated by the sun.
2006-09-12 16:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by bigzac69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two thoughts, 1 keep the water out of the sun
2, add hydrogen peroxide to the clean water , it does not hurt plants and will help cut down on algae
2006-09-12 16:00:54 · answer #3 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Bleach
2006-09-12 15:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by Karley W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chlorine will do the trick. You can purchase a small amount of pool chemical (shock) to keep the water clear.
2006-09-12 16:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by slepard2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might want to imagine that it really is extra likely that demanding water deposit might want to reason one of those difficulty. such as cleansing the aerators on your sinks or your bathe heads an effortless previous abode remedy might want to help. in basic terms soak it in vinegar, this can dissolve the demanding water stains and kill the algae.
2016-11-26 20:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try one of the chlorine additives for pools. It shouldn't take more than a teaspoon at the most .
2006-09-12 15:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by S G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY CLORINE OR BLEACH. JUST A CAPFUL. IF YOU ONLY USING IT FOR CANDLES AND ROCKS AND SUCH. IT SHOULD STAY CLEAN AND ALGAE FREE.
2006-09-12 15:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by prinsessmoon@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleach
2006-09-12 15:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by alanpendragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋