How do I make my pond water clearer?
Actually, I meant to say, how do I get rid of the brown color. The water
is pretty clear, just a little brown. |
How do I make my pond water clearer?
Activated charcoal does a pretty decent job . . . you need 3 lbs. per 1,000
gallons. Rinse it well, or it will leave a lot of black dust on the bottom of your pond. I bought a box of Q-size knee-high stockings, doubled a pair (one inside the other) and put the charcoal in that. Then put it in a high-flow area, like your waterfall. I will help clear it up. Also, make sure that you don't have any leaves in your pond: the tannins leach out and contribute to the brownish tinge. HTH, Lee "Michael Shaffer" wrote in message ... Actually, I meant to say, how do I get rid of the brown color. The water is pretty clear, just a little brown. |
How do I make my pond water clearer?
Thanks, I'll try the charcoal.
Lee Brouillet wrote: Activated charcoal does a pretty decent job . . . you need 3 lbs. per 1,000 gallons. Rinse it well, or it will leave a lot of black dust on the bottom of your pond. I bought a box of Q-size knee-high stockings, doubled a pair (one inside the other) and put the charcoal in that. Then put it in a high-flow area, like your waterfall. I will help clear it up. Also, make sure that you don't have any leaves in your pond: the tannins leach out and contribute to the brownish tinge. HTH, Lee "Michael Shaffer" wrote in message ... Actually, I meant to say, how do I get rid of the brown color. The water is pretty clear, just a little brown. |
How do I make my pond water clearer?
On Fri, 29 Aug 2003 17:39:01 GMT, Michael Shaffer
wrote: Thanks, I'll try the charcoal. I prefer the carbon matting: http://www.aquaticeco.com/aquatic1v1...assitemid=3016 less rinsing. ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website |
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