Activated by water it immediately starts to electrically charge individual algae cells so that they clump together, they now float to the top of the pond where they can be skimmed off by lining a net with a cloth or by using a pond skimmer.

The problem: When the spring sunshine comes it brings with it the potential to turn your clear, clean pond water into a green blot on your landscape. The build up of nutrients over the winter months and the warming of the water, create the perfect breeding ground for microscopic green algae. Green algae can be unsightly and greatly reduce visibility in your pond. Hydra Pond Clear Plus Removes the green water by causing it to flocculate and rise to the surface where it can be netted/skimmed off. Although water quality and water clarity (clearness) are not always linked, a reduction in clarity can sometimes indicate a growing problem with water quality, such as excess waste substances. Since the majority of substance breakdown takes place within your highly optimized biological-media, one of the easiest ways to enhance water filtration is to add a concentrated beneficial bacteria supplement straight to the filter box. Beneficial bacteria treatments contain the same strains found naturally in ponds, but in highly concentrated doses, and often alongside other helpful ingredients, such as pro-biotic enzymes. More beneficial bacteria will help with the breakdown of waste, which should also lead to a reduction in ammonia and nitrites which can cause issues with both water quality and clarity. Recommended for:Reducing tannin, muddy water, dirty water, ammonia, nitrites, and chlorine via de-chlorination products. What is it? Mains water should be de-chlorinated during water changes to prevent swings in water quality and stress to fish.

Using a Pond UV Steriliser for Clean Water

Circulating the water with a pump helpsto improve oxygen levels, whichbenefits both amphibians and fish, particularly in deeper ponds where oxygen doesn’t diffuse readily through the water As the water level falls, remove any fish as they become visible, carefully placing them in the holding tank. Do likewise with any larger pond creatures you find Needless to say I was thrilled when I discovered that there is a home remedy for pond algae control.

In our efforts to bring our customers only the best products for clearing their ponds, we introduce Matala, the advanced filter media for today's serious pond enthusiast. One look at Matala will convince you of its practical and versatile qualities. Flocculants are liquid treatments that are poured into the pond to clear the water. They actually work by clumping particles of debris together, forming larger particles which then either fall to the bottom of still ponds, or are removed by filtration. They clear water best in conjunction with mechanical filtration, and they actually make the pond water clarity look worse for a few hours before it gets better. But a dose of flocculant every now and then can really polish garden pond water and help to make it look gin-clear. Shade the pondYou need really effective mechanical filtration if you want clear pond water which is free of particles. Use a large pond filter or several filters in combination and ensure that they have a sponge, static plastic media or a drum filter to capture those waste particles as they flow into the filter. Turns out that string algae growth in ponds is a super common problem. Why You Want To Get Rid Of Pond Algae ASAP

Envii Pond Klear is the UK’s most trusted green pond water treatment with good reason. Containing innovative bacteria that work down to 4°C. This gives Envii Pond Klear a very unique advantage over other treatments. Most treatments only work down to around 12°C which gives algae a window to sneak in a little extra growth. Algae grows down to 8°C, therefore if the bacteria can’t work that low, there’s nothing to fight off the algae. Bacteria are clever little things and have a solution for most fish-related problems. Add some beneficial bacteria aimed at clearing water and it should do exactly that, seeding the water with bacteria and enzymes which get to work reducing waste and polishing the water.Get it right and the use of beneficial bacteria can clear pond water naturally. Biological filter media is designed to give nitrifying bacteria a new home. Change the pond waterRecommended for: Clearing murky water, improving water quality, reducing organic waste (ammonia), and enchaining bio-filtration. What is it? Beneficial bacteria breaks down waste and harmful substances which can be a cause of dirty water. This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Envii Pond Klear also focuses on reducing unwanted organics that feed algae, including decaying fish food, leaves and fish waste. Remove the plants gradually too, as the water level drops. Take the opportunity to re-pot or divide them if necessary – see our guide to propagating pond plants Before you use Hydra Crystal, please read our article Hydra Crystal for Beginners. We believe this information will help you have a successful experience clearing your green pond water with Hydra Crystal.

The ultimate aim for any fish pond owner is to be able to view and enjoy their fish. Here’s the Swell UK guide to getting gin-clear pond water that you can see through right down to the pond liner. Fit a UV Clarifier to clear green water Although UV clarifiers can remove green-swimming algae very effectively, they will have no effect on the growth of larger types of algae, such as string algae and blanketweed. As well as this, for those of you wanting to save money on your electricity bill, running a UV Clarifier 24/7 likely isn’t the most viable option. Barley straw extract isn’t designed to remove an algae bloom already present, and it should never be used for this purpose as it can make conditions worse. However, it’s a very effective long-term deterrent, and can be added after an algae bloom has been treated with other methods (UV clarifier) to prevent the re-growth of algae in future. Since the mechanism of action requires decomposition to occur, monitoring water quality closely and providing plenty of aeration is important when using barley in ponds. Keep the water well oxygenated in hot, humid weather,especially if you have fish, by running a bubble fountain or similar. Solar-powered fountains are readily available. This can also help to deter blue-green algae Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to restore harmony to your pond ecosystem. Using a Pond UV Steriliser for Clean Water A pond skimmer can also be used as type of mechanical prefilter, again trapping waste before its broken down. Add some carbonRecommended for:Long term control of green water, string algae, and blanket weed and preventing re-growth in future. What is it? Barley straw works as a long-term algae control method, preventing the growth of both green algae and string algae.