Why does my pond get dirty in the summer?
Question:in the winter my pond is cristal clear but in the summer my pond gets really dirty with algy
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In the summer, algae in the pond will have more light to photosynthesize giving them lots of energy to divide. So, in the summer there will be a lot more algae in your pond making it seem dirty :) hope this helps
more direct sunlight. not enough carp or algae eating fish in the pond. there is more things from trees and stuff floating around in the summer.
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probably cas in the summer its hot and animals and so on get in there. and then things start to grow like moss because of the weather. its hard for that kinda stuff to grow in the winter.
I hate ponds, but that is our water source.
We use copper sulfate (mix first in water and then put it on the algae) Also we spray with Cutrain. (sp)
My husband had an aerator installed to keep the water turning also.
Don't forget the bluing to discourage weed growth.
The hotter and sunnier it gets outside, the quicker algea grows in your pond. My pond is in almost pure sunlight all afternoon and the algea is growing like crazy. I suggest adding some shade like an umbrella. That seemed to help my pond last year.
Algae is natural in your pond. And it is beneficial. But to a point.
An algae bloom is a rapid reproduction and spreading of algae when conditions are right. Algae blooms typically occur during the hot, sunny, calm part of the summer.
Using a pond aerator or aerating fountain will also help prevent an algae bloom in the first place if it is installed before there is a major problem
You are having your annual "algae bloom." Your pond needs an ecosystem. It's easy: fish, plants, shade, bacteria, aeration. You may already have some of the above.
1. Fish eat algae. Even cheap goldfish will eat algae. So do snails, but sometimes fish eat snails too.
2. Water plants (such as water hyacinth and water lily) compete with algae for oxygen. Algae loses.
3. Water plants provide shade. Algae hates shade.
4. "Beneficial bacteria" will also compete with algae. Just pour it into your pond. I use "Microbe-Lift". Available at any pond supply store.
5. An aerator (sprayer, bubbler, waterfall) with a filter will help combat algae.
All of the above sounds expensive and time-consuming, but most of the costs are one-time. And it beats the heck out of cleaning your mucky pond out every 2 weeks.
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