Tag: algae

Q&A: How do I get rid of algae in my garden pond?

Question by vince.lemma: How do I get rid of algae in my garden pond? Hi, I have a garden pong that contains about 3400 gallons of water and is 5 feet deep at its deepest point and has uneven depths. I have a pump that has a flow rate of about 3500 gallons per hour […]

May 27, 2014 | 5 Comments More

Does anyone know the best way to keep algae from growing in my pond?

Question by GrYpHoN: Does anyone know the best way to keep algae from growing in my pond? I’ve tried using all different types of chemical algae remover, but the water usually turns green within a week! It’s a small 200 gallon store bought pond with about 40-50 goldfish in it. Best answer: Answer by dragoncreepthats […]

October 29, 2013 | 3 Comments More

The natural pond on our property is suddendly covered w/ green algae. Might you know why or what we can do?

Question by pegclarke: The natural pond on our property is suddendly covered w/ green algae. Might you know why or what we can do? We have never done anything to care for this pond. It has been there for over a hundred years (we have a picture) and seems to be fine on its own. […]

September 10, 2013 | 1 Comment More

What fish/snails/other things can best clear-up a freshwater pond with lots of algae?

Question by NoNickname: What fish/snails/other things can best clear-up a freshwater pond with lots of algae? I live in Pennsylvania and the pond temperature will flucuate from a nice summer day to a bitterly cold winter. The pond does have a pump and fountain so the water is circulating. But the amount of algae is […]

June 7, 2013 | 3 Comments More

What can I put in my pond with fish and plants to get the green water and algae out?

Question by Brenda S: What can I put in my pond with fish and plants to get the green water and algae out? I have a pond with goldfish, Koi, and a couple of plants. I have two small waterfalls and a spray to help keep the water ventelated for the fish. With the hot […]

February 12, 2013 | 2 Comments More

How do you deal with algae in a garden pond (w/ plants and fish)?

Question by CITYTIME NATIONAL LOTTERY: How do you deal with algae in a garden pond (w/ plants and fish)? Best answer: Answer by gilbert_207I’m pretty sure there are these pellets you can buy and put in the water to keep the algae down… Also, you might consider algae eaters, like snails and hermit crabs, and […]

October 26, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Q&A: How to you keep algae and other yucky stuff from growing in your garden pond?

Question by fluff_ball: How to you keep algae and other yucky stuff from growing in your garden pond? We have two ponds in our garden, they are not very big maybe 200 gallons, like a huge bathtub. They have plants and fish in them but they are always so dirty, how to keep them clean […]

June 19, 2012 | 11 Comments More