I am worried about my fish and would like to see them more clearly, what do you suggest, I do have some plants in my pond including a lily pad.
2007-04-27 00:35:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
We have a pump and fountain but everytime we put it on it seems to get clogged up and after minutes the water fountain stops working.
2007-04-27 03:27:32 · update #1
Best way for long term results is use of an ultraviolet sterilizer. It's a quite simple device. It is a tube about 3 inches in diameter and varying lengths depending on size that houses an ultraviolet light bulb. You hook it up to a slow waterflow pump via flexible tubing and hide in the landscaping somewhere around the outside of the pond.
The water that passes through is irradiated by UV C radiation and the radiation kills bacteria, viruses AND ALGAE by denaturing the DNA of the organisms. The peasoup is nothing more than suspended algae.
Change the UV bulb every 12 months. Also, never look at the bulb while it is turned on, it will damage your retina.
These are very safe, as long as you don't look at the bulb. Many people who have well water in their homes have UV sterilizers hooked up to the main water supply to make sure their water is safe for cooking and consumption.
2007-04-27 03:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the pond really. If it's just a few hundred gallons, a large water change and removal of any leaves and other organic debris would be the first step. ALgae blooms are very common this time of year and usually caused be accumilated bio material, warmer water and increasing sunlight. Obviously there is little you can do about the last two items, but you can reduce the bio material.
I wouldn't suggest chemical treatments for the pond, try barley hay pellets from the farm supply or pond store first, they can really work wonders.
MM
2007-04-27 02:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theres a company called PondCare and also Tetra has some really amazing water clarifiers, buffers, and algae remedies that are insexpensive, like a bottle that treats 5000 gallons is 20$ and it gets cheaper. I always recomend the use of Tetra, its safe for fish, versus some regular pond cleaners that have small print on the bottom "please remove fish 24-48 hours before and after treating"
Make sure you have a nice filter in there too... and not too much exposure to sunlight
2007-04-27 01:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Twilite 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I need help with this too, I have changed my water a number of times and am worried that this might distress the fish. It always clouds over again pretty quickly. I have tried the tetra product and it doesnt seem to make any difference. Sorry I was not any help, but I will be watching for other advice you receive as well.
2007-04-27 03:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Christine H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product which you can buy at garden centres etc. which will get rid of the cloudiness for you. You have to work out how much water is in your pond, and add accordingly, and it does work.
2007-04-27 00:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need oxygen in your pond. How about a fountain?
2007-04-27 01:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good ? I will be looking for the answers too. My pond is horrible.
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2007-04-27 00:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by kellygirl3398 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋