with my veggie filter off I would rather the algae was using up the nutrients. I use
the bucket filter to remove the algae and gradually as the temp drops, the fish stop
blowing off ammonia and the water clears naturally. OTOH, in spring the water greens
up and I wait until the veggie filter is full and gets going a bit before I turn the
UV on to clear the pond, same idea, the algae is using up the ammonia and healthier
for the fish. Ingrid


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