I need help with my pond?

Question

I need to build an inexpensive filter for my pond. Everytime I get it clear something happens and I end up full of algea. What is the safest fastest way to get my pond clean and ready for fish by spring?

Answer 1

UV filter is quiet good, keeps everything working well.
saves on putting lots of chemicals in to clear the algea.

Answer 2

I have 2 ponds, and lots of algae. Algae grows in sunny areas. Your ponds are only doing the normal and natural thing. I have a filter, but it doesn't eliminate the algae. They're not supposed to. The algae comes and goes with the weather. Sun-Algae, no sun-no algae. If you are a chemical person, which I am not, there are commercial algae killers in any store that sells pond supplies. I don't waste my money. Maybe you don't have enough of the surface covered. Remember, 70% of the surface should be covered with something...Duck weed, lily pads, parrrot feather,anything to cause shade over the water. If you don't belive me, go to a pond specialist. I have used the same man for 9 years, and have NEVER had the need of ANY chemicals. Please don't think I'm a natural freak. I just don't believe in using chemicals to control something that should not be controlled.

Answer 3

the best filter is sand.you really don't need,the type of filter you're thinking of.if you have a pump you just need to keep the water circulating to keep the algea away.remember the more plants you have in or near the water the more circulation you need.try setting up a water fall and have containers full of sand that the water can run through has it runs down.i have a pond for my hatchlings(alligators)and the sand filter keeps it crystal clear

Answer 4

A Lady Dragon is right. A UV light is very effective. They usually only last about 18 months or so, so keep an eye on it. We have a swimming pool filter [sand] on our pond, and a bacterial one as well.