My outside fish pond has turned green with algae, and I no longer can see the fish. How do I clear this up?
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You are having an "algae bloom". If you can create an ecosystem in your pond, algae is easier to control. It's easy: fish, plants, bacteria, shade, aeration.
1. Fish eat algae. I have 10-inch goldfish that started out as tiny 12 cent Wal-Mart fish.
2. Plants compete with algae for oxygen and sunlight. Algae hates shade. Algae loses.
3. Your pond should be in shade for half the day. Obviously, if it's already built and it's in the sun all day long, you can't help this. Add water plants.
4. "Beneficial bacteria". I use Microbe-Lift, available at most pond supply stores. This microscopic bacteria establishes itself in your pond and helps prevent algae bloom.
5. Aeration. Waterfall, bubbler, sprayer. Water in motion discourages algae.
Once your ecosystem is established, your algae problem should be minimal. Good luck!
you wanna get some kind of algacide for fish pounds your local garden center should have what you need you may want to think about putting in a fountain to circulate the water and stop algae from getting the chance of building up on the top and your fish will be happier too
Lowe's has tabs that you can put in your pond. read carefully for the "fish friendly ones"
an idea would be to go to local fish store and bye an algae eater like a placotomis placo for short and put in it it will keep your pond as clean as they do fish tanks i know people who use them for their horse water tubs
algae eating fish work
try also planting a shrub or small tree to give the pond some shade
it also may not be getting enough aeration
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