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String Algae!
What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that is
what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the pond up. It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water. The last time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as well. They are just getting established now, so I know in time they will shade the water and help correct the problem, but until then short of draining the pond and scraping it off, is there any other way? My daughter suggested adding some barley pads. Has anyone else had any luck with these? Thanks for the help! Lisa |
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String Algae!
"Lisa" wrote in
news:r0Hqc.33823$6f5.3344973@attbi_s54: What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that is what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the pond up. It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water. The last time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as well. They are just getting established now, so I know in time they will shade the water and help correct the problem, but until then short of draining the pond and scraping it off, is there any other way? My daughter suggested adding some barley pads. Has anyone else had any luck with these? Thanks for the help! Lisa This is what I did (other more knowledgeable ponders may have better advice): Took out much by hand... Really wasn't that big of deal. I then treated pond w/ AlgaeFIX product. Treated pond w/ EcoFIX (mainly just because a bottle came w/ AlgaeFIX) Scooped out dead algae every day and cleaned filter every to every other day until gone. My pond is now crystal clear w/ no string algae. Fish are doing great. I wish I would have taken a before and after photo... The string algae was incredible. -- B. Swanky - Boutique Giftware with Flair! Specializes in clothing and gifts for infant, baby and toddler. We also carry upscale handbags and accessories for women. http://www.bswanky.com |
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String Algae!
"Lisa" wrote in message
news:r0Hqc.33823$6f5.3344973@attbi_s54... What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that is what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the pond up. It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water. The last time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as well. They are just getting established now, so I know in time they will shade the water and help correct the problem, but until then short of draining the pond and scraping it off, is there any other way? My daughter suggested adding some barley pads. Has anyone else had any luck with these? String algae looks like green angel hair noodles rather than seaweed. If you have more like spagetti with thin leaves coming off it, its a water weed that depending on the variety could be oxygenating and grows like crazy hoovering up all the nutrients that cause the string algae. |
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String Algae!
perfect approach! I do the same till my plants get going!
-- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Jeff Spicoli" wrote in message 45... "Lisa" wrote in news:r0Hqc.33823$6f5.3344973@attbi_s54: What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that is what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the pond up. It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water. The last time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as well. They are just getting established now, so I know in time they will shade the water and help correct the problem, but until then short of draining the pond and scraping it off, is there any other way? My daughter suggested adding some barley pads. Has anyone else had any luck with these? Thanks for the help! Lisa This is what I did (other more knowledgeable ponders may have better advice): Took out much by hand... Really wasn't that big of deal. I then treated pond w/ AlgaeFIX product. Treated pond w/ EcoFIX (mainly just because a bottle came w/ AlgaeFIX) Scooped out dead algae every day and cleaned filter every to every other day until gone. My pond is now crystal clear w/ no string algae. Fish are doing great. I wish I would have taken a before and after photo... The string algae was incredible. -- B. Swanky - Boutique Giftware with Flair! Specializes in clothing and gifts for infant, baby and toddler. We also carry upscale handbags and accessories for women. http://www.bswanky.com |
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