Green water is made up of millions of tiny algae cells all floating around in the water. They are green because of the chloroplasts inside them which photosynthesize and turn sunlight into energy. Just like plants.
Winter is a tough time for pond fish. Make sure you do your bit to get them through the winter, from lowering the water level to installing a pond heater.
Pond pumps only remove debris that sinks down to the bottom, a skimmer will remove any surface debris that won’t sink, aiding water quality, and improving viewing.
You need a pond filter in order to achieve one or both of the following things: Clean, clear water, or a healthy environment for fish. Pond water often goes green, and the combination of a pond pump, pond filter and an ultraviolet clarifier can prevent this. Pond fish also produce waste but are not equipped to live in their own waste, so a filter can convert fish waste and prevent it from getting polluted. If you want clear water and healthy fish, you need a filter.
It’s every pond owners’ nightmare – perfecting your pond, getting it all set up with your beautiful fish, and then some pesky bird coming through and attacking them.
It’s worth knowing which diseases make your fish sick, and it’s important to be able to identify them to ensure they don’t run riot and cause any serious devastation.
With so much chemistry going on in your pond, having a lookthrough a pond algae trouble shooter might just save you the heartache of a green and stagnant pond.