Fish pond - pump stopped working over weekend - now has green algae - how do i get rid of it?

Answer 1

The easiest way to get rid of the green water is to get a new pump working again.

Adding a tinting solution will also work wonders and is non toxic to your fish. It will also keep new algae from forming. It doesn't take much and tints the water a light blue.

In the mean time since the algae settled, using a gravel vac and vac as much of the bottom as you can. A UV Sterilizer isnt going to help and in most cases are usless on outdoor ponds anyway. They are used more for show ponds to keep parasites at bay, not algae.

Barley will take forever to start to work and even then doesn't do what you need it to.

you need to either get your new filter working or start to plant your pond. Floating hyciths and lillies will help.

Answer 2

Firstly you need to clear the algae and sorry it is a lot of hard work. You have to scoop it all out so that it is virtually clear and then I would recommend that you visit the local pet superstore and purchase an electronic weed buster which emits radio frequencies that then stop the algae particles forming. Some people are sceptical about this but it works in my pond for me and my sturgeon and I haven't picked up a brush since. Another important thing with ponds is to keep them as shady as possible (75% shade). Good luck, you'll need it as it is hard work but rewarding. Where there is a will there is a way.

Answer 3

If your pump is connected to a to a filter box with a uv light this should clear the water although it may take a few days.if not try a product called greenaway, made by interpet, this clumps the algae together and gathers in the pump so the pump must be cleaned on a regular basis, this could take some time. good luck!

Answer 4

Many commercial fisheries use barley straw to keep algae down, but Im not sure if it will get rid of it. I have seen small bales (about the size of house bricks) in pet shops sold for garden ponds and they do seem to keep algae down if used as a preventative measure.
I would suggest fixing the pump and filter as well as putting a small number of barley straw bales in after its been cleaned out and see how you go.

Answer 5

Buying a UV light will only build up the nutrient levels which algae and blanket weed feed off.
Try Bionetix Aquqaclean, it’s a bacterial product. Aquaclean, algae remover and blanket weed remover, removes nitrogen compounds from the water column faster than the algae, thus the algae will be starved out of existence or will not bloom at all.
AQUACLEAN, algae remover and blanket weed remover, degrades accumulated organic waste, top scum and bottom sludge for use as carbon sources. The overall result is clean, clear water, free from algae, odours and sludge.

Answer 6

If the algae is a free-floating type, a UV will help, but not if this is an attached type. Water changes (25%) to remove built-up nutrients and using floating or floating-leaved plants to shade the lower parts of the pond from sunlight will help. You can also use barley straw to prevent new algae from forming (doesn't remove existing algae though!)

Answer 7

if you haven't got a uv light then i suggest getting one as these are the best way to remove green algae. if you have one then it'll take a few days for you to see any results. you can also use a product called greenaway or a more natural way is barley straw. these do take a while to work though. good luck with getting rid of the green ponds do look so nice with clear water.

Answer 8

By putting a few tablets in water that normally clean false teeth!

Good luck.

Answer 9

There's a solution you can buy from your local garden centre that gets rid of it, but i cant remember what its called, sorry.
Explain it to the garden centre though and they'll know.

Answer 10

not to sure but you will need to get a new pump for certain