2007-06-02 07:13:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Chlorine, same as a swimming pool. I am assuming that it is not a water garden or fish pond. Just a basic fountain.
2007-06-02 07:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by AlwaysOverPack 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's unfortunate that some of the answers don't remember the birds that are attracted to the fountains. Bleach and chlorine is Bad for the birds, and they do USE the fountains.
They bathe and they drink, below is a product that is not harmful to anything except fish.
There are several products you can use that are Eco friendly.
Good Luck!
FOUNTEC 8oz FOUNTEC 8oz
http://www.pondarama.com/showcase/PFC.html
Organic polymers that keep water clean, clear and algae free.
Kills & inhibits algae and bacteria. Non-staining, safe for birds, plants and animals, BUT not fish- use in table-top fountains. Use 5 drops per gallon, or 2 teaspoons initially per 100 gallons. Then 1 tespoon every two weeks. ...
2007-06-02 14:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know that you can prevent it from blooming but to clean it I would think if you use bleach and a wire brush or a scratcher (while wearing protective gloves) and out in the open air, you can eliminate that. Since bleach removes it perhaps a little bleach in the water would prevent it from blooming. You'll find on websites about how to make water drinkable and remove bacteria you put so many drops of plain clorox into the water (I think it's 16 drops of bleach, you'd have to re-check) so I don't think a little chlorine would hurt your fountain water or fountains but "might" stop the algae bloom. It's just a thought.
2007-06-02 14:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Use Fountain Clear that prevent bio-film build up and effectively remove mold, spores, slime, scum, algae, blanket weed. It make water fountain clean & clear.
2014-08-27 01:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by Henry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chlorine is SO caustic and goes neutral quickly. Copper sulfate is fantastic for a quick kill, and bacteria tablets provide long term defense. I think Aquascapes sells them.
2007-06-02 14:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by stasia 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Vinegar!
2007-06-02 21:30:39 · answer #6 · answered by kekepania68 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have any wildlife there at all you must use a reef of barley straw.
2007-06-02 15:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by bob_e_dawg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can get some chlorine tabs at home depot....
2007-06-02 14:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by Chad in Tempe 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋