2007-04-16 23:39:34 · 13 answers · asked by PAUL M 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If the fish aren't dead, it's not soap. If you have a waterfall or fountain, some foam is normal. If the foam doesn't disappear though, there is another problem.
These stubborn bubbles (white foam) are commonly due to an excess of dissolved organic compounds (DOCs) collecting in a slick along the water's surface. The DOCs can come from many sources including overfeeding, a buildup of fish waste, or decaying plant material. DOCs not only produce unsightly foam, the can also reach a level at which they become deadly to your fish.
#1 - Too small of a filter - If your filter is not adequately sized for your pond's volume, DOCs may be collecting on the water surface. To remedy this situation you will need to either add another filter, or get a larger one; remember it's always safer to use a larger filter than recommended by the manufacturer.
#2 Dechlorinator for Water - The same solutions you may use during routine water changes to make your tap water safe for your pond fish can also cause foam buildup. If this is bothersome, try a water purifier system especially made for ponds such as the PondFil Float made by Kent Marine. This connects to your outdoor faucet/garden hose and automatically adds filtered water back into your pond when it drops below a certain level – due to evaporation or normal water changes.
#3 - Medications - Medications can also cause a waterfall or fountain to foam, although is should dissipate within a day. Since you will need to remove any chemical media such as carbon for treatment, and any foam covered surface area cannot efficiently exchange oxygen, it would be wise to run an aerator during treatment. If possible, it is more productive, safer, and cheaper to treat diseases by removing the fish to a separate container.
There are defoamers on the market and protein skimmers can be helpful.
2007-04-17 00:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by Barb R 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pond Foam
2016-11-13 20:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to add one other very common source of organics this time of year, pollen.
Also, if you have been experiencing lots of rain lately, it can wash extra materials into the pond that can lead to foaming. As odd as it may sound, a water change could thin out the materials responsible enoug to get rid of the foam. There are various things you can do to rid yourself of the foam, but as long as the fish seem ok, I would recommend just waiting it out.
MM
2007-04-17 03:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you will probably need a backhoe in order to dig the whole yourself, I imagine if you dig it the rain will fill it in to some extent. it would be a lot of work. I had a pond about 10 foot by 5 foot and it was about 4 foot deep, but this was in Louisiana. The Fish we had in there did fine, lots of algae though, but catfish should be good for that.
2016-05-17 07:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by tonya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be fish eggs or frog spawn.
But if its proper foam then it could be that some nasty idiot has put soap in the pond.
2007-04-16 23:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fish are getting it on, Big time
2007-04-16 23:48:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little flys live it the foam if you look you might see a little insect.
2007-04-16 23:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when was the last time it was drained and cleaned thouroughly? Do you have filters? if you have filters when were they last changed as they may need doing
2007-04-16 23:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some joker threw soap in it. Sorry, but it wasn't me...
2007-04-16 23:41:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'cos it needs cleaning out old bean. CHANGE THE WATER!
2007-04-16 23:44:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋