Comments on: Controlling Green Water Algae in a Water Garden – Water Garden & Feature Q & A – Week Ending May 9th http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: thepondguy http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-1141 thepondguy Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:25:30 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-1141 Laura, Couple questions: 1.) How big are your fish? 2.) What type of filtration system do you have and what size pump are you using? 3.) What type of plants are in there? Water Lilies? Water Hyacinth? Marginals? 11 small fish doesn't sound too bad depending on how small, small is as well as the filtration you have in there. Just let me know and I will get back to you so we can solve your algae issue! Thanks! Laura,

Couple questions:
1.) How big are your fish?
2.) What type of filtration system do you have and what size pump are you using?
3.) What type of plants are in there? Water Lilies? Water Hyacinth? Marginals?

11 small fish doesn’t sound too bad depending on how small, small is as well as the filtration you have in there. Just let me know and I will get back to you so we can solve your algae issue!

Thanks!

]]> By: Laura Upchurch http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-1130 Laura Upchurch Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:47:19 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-1130 I have 11 small fish in my 11' x 7' x 3' pond. That may be my problem. The green water has gotten worse since I added the last seven fish. I put algae solution in my pond that I purchased on line and it's suppose to clear up the pond within a few weeks. That was 9/11 and nothing yet. I keep the filter clean and the water fall runs constantly. I have lots of plants that are blooming beautifully but the pond is mostly in the direct sun all day. It's been a really hot summer in Raleigh, NC. I'm getting very frustrated. Help. I have 11 small fish in my 11′ x 7′ x 3′ pond. That may be my problem. The green water has gotten worse since I added the last seven fish. I put algae solution in my pond that I purchased on line and it’s suppose to clear up the pond within a few weeks. That was 9/11 and nothing yet. I keep the filter clean and the water fall runs constantly. I have lots of plants that are blooming beautifully but the pond is mostly in the direct sun all day. It’s been a really hot summer in Raleigh, NC.
I’m getting very frustrated. Help.

]]> By: thepondguy http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-642 thepondguy Tue, 12 May 2009 13:41:15 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-642 Doug, If I may, I like to ask a few questions. You may have already mentioned this to Jason, but if you could let me know that would be great. What is the approximate length, width & depth of your water garden? What type of filtration system to you have in their? Is it a Skimmer/Waterfall system, Pressurized Filtration System or something else? Approximately how many fish do you have in your water garden? Is your water garden located next to trees? The reason I ask you these questions, is that build-up are organics that are in your water garden. If we can help limit the amount that gets into your water garden, we may be able to slow if not stop the build up. Doug,

If I may, I like to ask a few questions. You may have already mentioned this to Jason, but if you could let me know that would be great.

What is the approximate length, width & depth of your water garden?

What type of filtration system to you have in their? Is it a Skimmer/Waterfall system, Pressurized Filtration System or something else?

Approximately how many fish do you have in your water garden?

Is your water garden located next to trees?

The reason I ask you these questions, is that build-up are organics that are in your water garden. If we can help limit the amount that gets into your water garden, we may be able to slow if not stop the build up.

]]> By: DOUG PATTON http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-640 DOUG PATTON Tue, 12 May 2009 00:33:23 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-640 Jason suggested pressure washing the rocks in my water garden. It worked beautifuly, however, it now appears that the rocks are beginning to build up again with a black/gray coating much like algae. I replaced all the water in my feature after cleaning the bottom. I added barley extract, seasonal defense and algaefix but the rock buildup seems to be continuing. Please advise! Jason suggested pressure washing the rocks in my water garden. It worked beautifuly, however, it now appears that the rocks are beginning to build up again with a black/gray coating much like algae. I replaced all the water in my feature after cleaning the bottom.
I added barley extract, seasonal defense and algaefix but the rock buildup seems to be continuing. Please advise!

]]> By: betty http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-638 betty Mon, 11 May 2009 14:35:52 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-638 I had the same problem with green water the last couple years. I put in a UV system and so far no green water. Now string algae is my problem. I had the same problem with green water the last couple years. I put in a UV system and so far no green water. Now string algae is my problem.

]]> By: jan http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-637 jan Mon, 11 May 2009 00:25:57 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-637 I used every thing there was and the only thing that help my water clear up was a u v clarifier/sterilizer I used every thing there was and the only thing that help my water clear up was a u v clarifier/sterilizer

]]> By: Kathy M. Snyder http://blog.thepondguy.com/2009/05/08/ontrolling-green-water-algae-in-a-water-garden-water-garden-feature-q-a-week-ending-may-9th/#comment-636 Kathy M. Snyder Sun, 10 May 2009 12:46:07 +0000 http://blog.thepondguy.com/?p=588#comment-636 Two years ago I had a terrible problem with green water. I thought I had tried everything, then I read about Pond Logic Defence Pac. WOW, what a difference in just a few weeks. I also used some barley straw to start but once the pond cleared up I did not replace the straw and the Defence Pac has kept my pond clear. I also purchased a UV light but it has never been out of the box because the Defence Pac worked so well. Thank you for recommending this product, I will never stop using it. Kathy Two years ago I had a terrible problem with green water. I thought I had tried everything, then I read about Pond Logic Defence Pac. WOW, what a difference in just a few weeks. I also used some barley straw to start but once the pond cleared up I did not replace the straw and the Defence Pac has kept my pond clear. I also purchased a UV light but it has never been out of the box because the Defence Pac worked so well. Thank you for recommending this product, I will never stop using it.
Kathy

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