Comes on about 4 weeks from cleaning pond.can any chemicals be used that aren't harmful to goldfish
2006-11-15 07:52:06 · 9 answers · asked by grumpyoldman 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
It is probably something called "Hair Algae" which is long stringy green stuff that clings to the sides of the pond and anything in it. There is a "hair algae eliminator" which is a chemical and it does not hurt gold fish. We have used it on various occasions. Also if you are cleaning out your pond for the winter you may want to rent a pressure washer and pressure wash the stuff off of the things in the pond we normally pressure wash in the spring before putting the fishes into the pond.
Good Luck
2006-11-15 07:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are treatments for algae that are specific for garden ponds and completely safe for use with fish. Another very old, but effective solution to the problem is to use a roll of barley straw in the pond. As it decomposes it releases natural chemicals which combat algae. Google it for more info
2006-11-15 07:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If your talking about hair grass around the top of the pond and on waterfall, lower the water level and let it dry out,thenyou can brush it off.On the waterfall I use table salt,sprinkle over infected area,without water running.leave for 4/5hrs and turn pump back on.The salt wont harm the fish it acts as a disease killer.Its never hurt my Koi and goldfish.
2006-11-15 08:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Andyp P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a company call The Pond Guy they have stuff to put in your pond to stop the slime
2006-11-15 07:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by TAMMY M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to eliminate some of the sunlight that your pond is receiving,
that will kill alot of the algae
anytime you have an algae problem and you change the water
you only encourage an algae "bloom" and it grows even more
add more plants to cover 75% of the surface area of pond
hang some sort of canopy to block sunlight
there are chemicals to eliminate algae but from what I've read
in answers they are not that effective
2006-11-15 20:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you're talking approximately green slime on the floor of a extensive pond, you're able to get some form of aerator for the water to place oxygen into the water and the slime will pass away via itself.
2016-10-22 03:48:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those fish-type-things that suck up or eat the green algae...
It should be less hassle than those water cleaning contraption things and it's an addition to the bowl/ tank.
2006-11-15 08:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron_J88 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simply go to a pet shop that specialises in fish ask for one drop. All it takes is one drop every other day to clear it up.
2006-11-15 10:29:22 · answer #8 · answered by Jimbo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BLEACH THAT SHOULD DO THE TRICK
2006-11-15 08:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by caz 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋