How can we get wrid of all the slimy green stuff from our pond?

Question

We have a filter and a pond vac. Doesn't make much difference.

Answer 1

its the phostrogen in the pond that comes from soil that is in there and that is gettign blown in to it. you should get rid of any plants in there and only put plants in that are in a specail pond type soil. also you could use straw in there to soak up the nutriants that are floating around in the water and making the slime grow.

Answer 2

You have blanket weed All of the answers are right . The pond needs more oxygen so remove as much as possible install a uv lamp, oxygenating plants and the straw you need is barley straw you can get this at good aquatic centres, but make sure it is well contained or you end up with a pond full of straw. Another is to shade some of the pond as it is made worse by sunlight. One way is ato add a water lily. You do not need to do all of these things but each will help the best would be the filter and uv you will get clear water. Good luck.

Answer 3

Fish it out with a fine net, then if possible depending on pond size put one of those cheap gaseebos over the pond , keep the sun of it. Does work

Answer 4

You've probably got a mix of Algae types in your pond, including Blanket Weed, or Spirogyra, which has tiny thin threads of green.

There are four main ways to control and rid this:

1. Clear away what you've got
You can do this manually (with blanket weed), pond size permittting.Wrap it around twigs or canes and get it out.

2. Treat with chemicals / Additives
Algae can be treated with additives to your pond. There are chemicals that are safe for wildlife inc. plants. Plus you can also use BARLEY straw to reduce/rid the pond of Blanket Weed.

To save having to sink mini-bales of straw, you can also add an extract made from it, in liquid form-easier, and this works well and easily for mine.

For other types of Algae, surface 'blooms' etc, there are also liquid chemical additives that you can get for your pond. These work, just check the labels to ensure the level of harm that they might cause. Choose the least toxic.

3. Treat the cause and not just the symptoms

Algae needs 2 things to flourish: nutrients and sun. If you reduce the levels of these, you will stop it taking such a hold.

Nutrients can get into your water via drainage, 'run-off' soaked from land or via decaying plant matter, from fallen leaves etc. Remove debris as it happens and check to see if your pond could be getting run-off, from outside of the pond. And fix this, if this is happening.

Sunlight - plants, including Algae, need sunlight in order to grow. If you can cover the surface of the pond, in some way, then you restrict the growth of Algae. I use surface plants, including water lillies, as well as what some would term 'tacky' objects - including a floating hippo's head.

With my ponds there is always a small lag whilst the algae gets established in spring before the water lillies. This doesn't last long and my ponds are now almost covered, with minimal algae. Aim for about 80% coverage of the surface area. Other plants, including oxygenating weed, will also take the nutrients away from your Algae, and starve it.

Sometimes I shade around the edges of my ponds in spring, to stop Algae building up, otherwise my happy hippo does her/his job too.

4. Lastly, as others have suggested, UV light filters help destroy Algae. By continuous passing of the water throught a UV light filter, you will also reduce the algae. It's the most costly option, as there are also running costs, but gives you an extra guarantee to keep it at bay.

Overall, with heavy infestations it will take some effort to clear, expecially as the sun is getting stronger right now, giving it better growth conditions. Algae's not all bad, tadpoles etc. will eat it btw. I don't know where you live, so haven't posted local links for product suppliers etc.

The following site is for a co. based in Florida:
http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com/Additives/pondcare_algae_fix.html They have a few products for ridding ponds of Algae, incl. 'Pond Care Algae Fix',

Also, this site lists a few products:
http://www.garden-pond-filters.com/pond_water_treatment.htm#green_water_treatment

The following is a uk based supplier:
http://www.bradshawsdirect.co.uk/BradshawsSite/pages/category/category.asp?ctgry=FOOD/CHE_CHEMWATR&utm_source=GGL&utm_campaign=Pond%2BCleaner&utm_content=Water%2BTreatments&utm_term=%22interpet%2Bgreen%2Baway%22&utm_medium=PPC&ppcseid=2827&ppcsekeyword=interpet+green+away&mmtctg=367780746&mmtcmp=14316066&mmtmt=3&mmtgglcnt=0&gclid=CK7r8tDlmYwCFSK4EAodYCNE0Q

Good luck! Rob

Answer 5

The best thing I have found is a bag of pellets from our local Co-op. I'm sorry, I forgot the name of the product. Depending on the size of your pond, you just dump the pellets into the water. It is safe for animals and the environment.

Answer 6

ok nicely goldfish Create greater waste than the final fish so they easily choose a clear out. i could get a clear out that's rated for 2 times the dimensions of your tank. Fish do no longer particularly choose to devour that lots food a small pinch in line with fish a pair circumstances an afternoon is sufficient. Get a clear out on that situation! i could circulate back to the puppy save and record that worker for giving such undesirable advice. it is like asserting you do no longer choose fish food

Answer 7

Koi or placos are good natural ways to do it. Let the fish do the work and provide a colorful addition to the pond.

Answer 8

You'll need to remove it (rake it out,) then install a fountain. Moving water prevents algae growth.

I'm in SC, when the golf courses' fountains shut down, algae grows. Fountain on, no green goop.

Answer 9

you need a box fillter connected to a uv filter, this will kill the growing alge and turn your pond clear.
have a look on ebay you might be able to pick them up cheap

Answer 10

theres also pond plants that will keep the water clear, garden centres sell them