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02-08-2004, 03:36 AM
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String Algae in Skippy Filter
Is it normal for a Skippy Filter to develop a case of string algae?
Will cat litter sprinkled on top kill the algae? Should I just leave it alone since it isn't getting into my pond? |
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02-08-2004, 07:16 AM
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String Algae in Skippy Filter
On Sun, 01 Aug 2004 21:36:48 -0500, Granny Grump
wrote: Is it normal for a Skippy Filter to develop a case of string algae? Will cat litter sprinkled on top kill the algae? Should I just leave it alone since it isn't getting into my pond? Put a lid on it, and you'll have no more algae, other wise, yes this is normal with any filter that light can get to. You could sort of consider it a veggie filter.... but it could also clog and channel your water flow. ~ jan (Do you know where your water quality is?) |
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02-08-2004, 02:02 PM
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String Algae in Skippy Filter
Put a lid on it, and you'll have no more algae, other wise, yes this is normal with any filter that light can get to. You could sort of consider it a veggie filter.... but it could also clog and channel your water flow. It is a veggie filter, so can't put a cover on it. Maybe #2 won't have any plants, just a cover. The drain is a 2" pipe. I glance at the pond quite frequently throughout the day, so if that drain does get clogged, I will notice it quickly.  |
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02-08-2004, 02:02 PM
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String Algae in Skippy Filter
Put a lid on it, and you'll have no more algae, other wise, yes this is normal with any filter that light can get to. You could sort of consider it a veggie filter.... but it could also clog and channel your water flow. It is a veggie filter, so can't put a cover on it. Maybe #2 won't have any plants, just a cover. The drain is a 2" pipe. I glance at the pond quite frequently throughout the day, so if that drain does get clogged, I will notice it quickly. |
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02-08-2004, 07:59 PM
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String Algae in Skippy Filter
Oh well, in that case, it is part of the veggies in the veggie filter.
 )~ jan Put a lid on it, and you'll have no more algae, other wise, yes this is normal with any filter that light can get to. You could sort of consider it a veggie filter.... but it could also clog and channel your water flow. It is a veggie filter, so can't put a cover on it. Maybe #2 won't have any plants, just a cover. The drain is a 2" pipe. I glance at the pond quite frequently throughout the day, so if that drain does get clogged, I will notice it quickly. (Do you know where your water quality is?) |
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02-08-2004, 07:59 PM
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String Algae in Skippy Filter
Oh well, in that case, it is part of the veggies in the veggie filter.
)~ jan Put a lid on it, and you'll have no more algae, other wise, yes this is normal with any filter that light can get to. You could sort of consider it a veggie filter.... but it could also clog and channel your water flow. It is a veggie filter, so can't put a cover on it. Maybe #2 won't have any plants, just a cover. The drain is a 2" pipe. I glance at the pond quite frequently throughout the day, so if that drain does get clogged, I will notice it quickly. (Do you know where your water quality is?) |
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