Pond problem i haven't had before.............
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I'm currently have a problem with the surface of my pond, the water is actually very clear so I don't think the UV is knackered.
I'm getting some very thick algae appear on the top of it, haven't had it like this before and as soon as I try and scoop it all up it reappers a few days later.
Anybody know what it could be ? - i'll go and take a picture as well.
(and no, its not frogs spawn !!)
I'm getting some very thick algae appear on the top of it, haven't had it like this before and as soon as I try and scoop it all up it reappers a few days later.
Anybody know what it could be ? - i'll go and take a picture as well.
(and no, its not frogs spawn !!)
Edited by SimonV8ster on Tuesday 14th June 15:34
I'll go to the shops tomorrow to see what they suggest.I have the same problem. All I do is drag it out every couple of days. The UV set up and filters make absolutely no difference as far as I can tell.
I also tried some of the organic blanket weed remover to no avail. A few fish have died since introducing it also so will never try that again.
Think the only cure is to take it out by hand unless someone knows otherwise. Much worse this year for some reason!
I also tried some of the organic blanket weed remover to no avail. A few fish have died since introducing it also so will never try that again.
Think the only cure is to take it out by hand unless someone knows otherwise. Much worse this year for some reason!
steviejasp said:
Have you got an external box filter? Do the sponges need cleaning/replacing. Make sure its not bypassing the sponges.
Yep, external box filter. Cleaned it all out before I went on holiday, put a new UV in, etc. Came back and it was all messy again.Will check the filter again.
Odd as i've never had this sticky gooey mess before !!
Had this problem myself,I used a product called cloverleaf,its a natural product which turns the pond milky white for a few days and does not harm the fish but kills off the blanket weed and algea it requires the filter to be cleaned more often whilst in use,just a thought have you changed the uv recently as i believe that that they last around 6 months max.Bill.
y2blade said:
Boobleshe'll see this now, he's the pond expert
What you need is something called "blanket answer" this will clear it completely within a day or so & remember not to clean out the filters with tap water because you will wash away the bacteria that all ponds need to survive.
Edited by boobles on Tuesday 2nd August 16:19
Also don't be fooled by the fish (if you have any) & don't let them dictate how much food they want!
I made this mistake by over feeding them & has resulted in high ammonia levels which has killed 2 of my fish within the last 4 days.
I am currently battling to get the levels back to normal & this can be a massive issue if left.
I have 5 fish left, all a decent size & an egg cup full of food once a day is all they require where as I was throwing in a couple of handfulls.
I made this mistake by over feeding them & has resulted in high ammonia levels which has killed 2 of my fish within the last 4 days.
I am currently battling to get the levels back to normal & this can be a massive issue if left.
I have 5 fish left, all a decent size & an egg cup full of food once a day is all they require where as I was throwing in a couple of handfulls.
Edited by boobles on Tuesday 2nd August 16:30
The plants in there must be providing the oxygen for them.
Worth a look on here.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&am...
Worth a look on here.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&am...
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