It has Algae growing on it and I need to clean it but not sure how or what to use, so as to Not hurt the fish from the run off water and Clorox..Any Sugestions?
2007-06-29 07:29:26 · 7 answers · asked by donna_honeycutt47 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The Pier is Built into the Ground over the Water and so it cannot be removed as one person suggested. We have already tried Pressure Washing it last year and yes it Eats into the Wood and Stain.
2007-06-29 08:36:01 · update #1
Is the algae growing on the piers or on the planks on which you walk? Are you concerned that it is slick and someone may fall, or does it just not look aesthetically pleasing?
If it is on the piers, you will have to live with it. The water helps preserve the wood, and the algae live off of nutrients in the water, not the wood on which they are anchored.
If you are concerned about the planks, you might try replacing with trex or aluminum. In the nonce, salt and/or baking soda can be used to kill the algae on the decking.
2007-06-29 13:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people advocate the good, old method of scraping! Although chlorine eventually dissolves into harmless hydrogen and water, you would not want it put in a pond. Some fish would die. Also, most chemical algicides don't really work, since after the algae dies, it spikes, or produces even MORE.
One site advocates the use of time-released enzymes:
http://www.algae-solution.com/?OVRAW=algae%20cleaners%2C%20safe%20for%20fish&OVKEY=algae%20cleaner%20for%20pond&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=2244492521&OVKWID=21394702021
All of the other sites I saw were for contained, smaller ponds or aquariums and they STILL advocated taking the fish OUT before cleaning. Looks like scraping is the safest way.
When we had a lake house, we would remove the dock and clean it on land. That also allows you to get at whatever's underneath AND fix any rotting boards, loose nails and so on.
Either get a bunch of strong people to help w/this, or have someone build a winch on shore, and hoist it out with a "come-along" cable.
P.S. Re: the pressure-washing solution. Yes, it'd work, but it can also strip part of the wood, so it's no longer smooth, esp. if it's exposed to the elements.
2007-06-29 14:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Sure that this is not too Much of a Problem. It's a Natural thing, and if you Leave it alone, it won't do any Harm. By the way, Most piers go out over the Water. I hope this Helps.
2007-06-29 14:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi lady, thought I would give you my 2 cents worth ! Your previous suggestions are for sure on the profound level, so I'll suggest that you call the Fish & Game of your state. Believe me, they know ponds and lakes. Good Luck !!
2007-06-29 15:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scrubbing or scraping it off would be the least damaging way to remove it but all in all it will just grow back it seems rather futile.
2007-06-29 19:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by rshiffler2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
borrow or rent a good quality pressure washer, like 2500 psi, then just scrub it with dawn dish detergent
2007-06-29 14:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
borrow or rent a good pressure washer and blast it off...i am sure your neighbor has one.....
2007-06-29 14:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by joel95ex 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋