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Alga Bars---Do they work?????
"GrannyGrump" wrote in message ... I saw this.jus wondering if they work?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=4314178 5 64&rd=1 Not for $25.00 it doesn't, IMHO However, I have been reading about copper being used in ponds to help with algae problems. Be very careful using copper if you have invertebrates and frogs. They don't tolerate it well. Personnally, I wouldn't use any chemical remedy like copper for algae. You will always have some amount of algae, which is benefiticial for the pond as they digest nutrients from the water. The best natural solution for heavy algae infestation is lots of water plants and installation of a biological filter.. Of course, barley straw seems to work for many, doesn't hurt frogs and invertebrates, but can discolor the water. |
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Alga Bars---Do they work?????
"GrannyGrump" wrote in message ... Of course, barley straw seems to work for many, doesn't hurt frogs and invertebrates, but can discolor the water. That's the first I heard of discoloration.. what color does it change the water to? -- Gareee© Homepage: http://www.fortunecity.com/tattooine.../mainframe.htm Custom Figures, Wallpapers and more! |
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We (as in the rec.ponds collection of algae hints) don't recommend fancy gadgets, except for UV lights. Since healthy, clear water can be had for relatively money we see little advantage in gadgets of any sort. UV is the exception to the rule - and you don't even have to go that far but it is a tried and true remedy and for those ponders who like quick solutions and have ready money it is a good solution. kathy :-) algae primer http://hometown.aol.com/ka30p/myhomepage/garden.html |
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"Gareee©" wrote:
Of course, barley straw seems to work for many, doesn't hurt frogs and invertebrates, but can discolor the water. That's the first I heard of discoloration.. what color does it change the water to? All of my books say that a pond in balance is like a fine brewed beer and the same color. My pond which seems to be in perfect balance and has a bail of barley straw floating on it is a pale tan or yellow color, so I guess the books are right. I wouldn't say the barley straw discolors the water, but permits the pond to achieve it's best balance which does have a slight color. -- Pardon my spam deterrent; send email to http://home.earthlink.net/~rhodyman |
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Alga Bars---Do they work?????
I had green water, but everything checked out perfect and I had lots of plants
covering most of the surface, but still had green water. So I pulled the filter apart and cleaned it and added a few layers of quilt batting from Walmart at a $! something a bag and the next morning the pond was crystal clear to the bottom of 5 ft. Karen Zone 5 Ashland, OH http://hometown.aol.com/kmam1/MyPond/MyPond.html My Art Studio at http://members.aol.com/kmmstudios/K....M.Studios.html for email remove the extra extention |
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Alga Bars---Do they work?????
We (as in the rec.ponds collection of algae hints) don't recommend fancy gadgets, except for UV lights. Since healthy, clear water can be had for relatively money we see little advantage in gadgets of any sort. UV is the exception to the rule - and you don't even have to go that far but it is a tried and true remedy and for those ponders who like quick solutions and have ready money it is a good solution. kathy :-) algae primer http://hometown.aol.com/ka30p/myhomepage/garden.html |
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Alga Bars---Do they work?????
Stephen wrote All of my books say that a pond in balance is like a fine
brewed beer and the same color. This should be called the BV School Of Ponding. ;-) kathy :-) algae primer http://hometown.aol.com/ka30p/myhomepage/garden.html |
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Alga Bars---Do they work?????
Stephen wrote All of my books say that a pond in balance is like a fine
brewed beer and the same color. This should be called the BV School Of Ponding. ;-) kathy :-) algae primer http://hometown.aol.com/ka30p/myhomepage/garden.html |
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