I have a 6X3 fish pond and I also have a waterfall and 1 fish.
2007-10-07 12:39:26 · 5 answers · asked by kimedwards0108 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
this link should help you figure it out. I think the "balance" of animal and plant life is most beneficial.
Plants suck up the excess nutrients that the algae are drawn to, so in a way just adding plants could help a lot.
2007-10-07 12:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lollipop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful about putting chemicals etc (cat repellant) around the pond, in case it washes into the pond water, through the earth. Why not try putting two big rocks, with perhaps a tile on the top, which will leave a gap underneath, for your froggie friend to get out. The netting then can go over the top of this to keep you fish safe from the cat, but can allow wild life to get in and out. I think there are also some plants that cats don't like, but not sure what they are, something prickly might work, and will also enhance the edge of the pond. good luck!
2016-05-18 03:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by maegan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any plant that creates shade helps.But, algae comes from sunlight. Some people color their water blue, which I have heard helps. Others, like me, let the bloom occur and deal with it. When temps drop the algae goes.
2007-10-10 04:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plants in the pond will generate algae that the fish will eat, and poop, fertilizing the plants that generate....very nice symbiotic relationship.
GGR
2007-10-07 12:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is a rule of thumb about this-green cedar reeds growing in the water help clense the water
2007-10-07 12:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋