How do i solve the problem of algae in my garden pond?

Answer 1

There is a product called AlgaeFix that should be able to help with this problem, but perhaps you could look into getting some snails, or other algae-eating fish that get along with whatever fish or frogs you already have in there...

Answer 2

Your best and cheapest solution is to ask someone with an established, healthy pond (in your area) to give you a bucket of their muck. NO KIDDING!! Mother Nature has had millions of years of experience in keeping water balanced and healthy. Just pour it into your pond in several places and within a week (or even a few days) you will see results. You can buy the expensive bacteria products and that will help, but transferring the micro-organisms and tiny pond insects, ect with give you a junp-start! DO NOT use an algaecide. It is a temporary fix and will not solve your problem. If you have used it, the muck may not work as well. The less chemicals you use in your pond, the better. Your fish don't want to live in a chemical bath.
Good pond maintenance also helps...remove leaves and other dead debris and NEVER add more than 10% in a water change. If you are adding water, trickle it in....and set a timer!!! We all do a fish kill before we learn this lesson. Oh, to be smart without the awful lesson!!!
You must have the 'circle of life' also. Fish, plants, snails ect. Don't overstock the fish or overfeed (think how tiny the fish stomach is). The algae is a natural food source, and if you get rid of all of it, your balance is off.
Happy ponding!!!

Answer 3

If you want to do it the natural way, the Time Online Gardening recommends putting a bundle of barley straw in the pond. I think it is because the straw needs nitrogen to decompose, and the algae are a cause of excess nitrogen in the water. So, absorb the nitrogen with the straw, and starve the algae..

Answer 4

I have always used Bionetix Aquaclean (www.bionetix.co.uk). Its a bacteria and takes a about 2 weeks go remove the algae. Its worth looking at some chemical treatments, they can have long term effects on your pond.

Answer 5

Try using Aquashade, its a blue pond dye that contains a blend of blue and yellow dyes that help to block out specific light rays. By limiting sunlight penetration into the water, you can limit algae and weed growth.

Answer 6

get some barley straw from a pond shop, or use a fountain to keep the water running with a filter and light box.

Answer 7

There are two kinds of carp that will eat algae. You could also use barley straw. Or you could add a little bit of (a very little dab will do ya) of copper sulfate.

Answer 8

Fill the legs of nylon stockings with straw and put into your pond.

Answer 9

barley straw or go to a good garden center and get pond treatment

Answer 10

I use aquarem I also have a stream and waterfall fish and plants and my pond is clear all summer long.