All it means if you have green water is that there are too many nutrients in the water. This can be caused by too many fish, overfeeding the fish, the wrong kind of fertilizer, or lots of rotting vegetation. To combat algae, simply add more plants, decrease the number of fish, feed the fish less or add a filtration system. Don't replace all the water with fresh water... this just gives the algae a fresh supply of nutrients. Adding plants takes away the nutrients the algae needs to survive.

The Natural Pond Treatment is not an algaecide. It is a natural pond cleaning system that balances your ecosystem. As a result of using our product, water becomes cleaner and clearer.

If your pond is shallow around the edges you may end up having an ongoing problem. Try to increase the water circulation to those areas. You may need to clean the edges with a soft brush in order to move the algae into the rest of the water and be sucked up by your pump and filtered by your filter. A certain amount of algae is expected, it just depends on your personal taste as far as how much is "too much". It won't hurt the fish but will just be unsightly.

Run filtration continuously while adding a chlorine shock and an algaecide while brushing the walls of the pool and vacuuming. Clean and backwash filter as needed as clarity returns.

You can expect an algae bloom in the spring before your plants have had an opportunity to grow to a size that will sufficiently remove substantial amounts of nitrogen from the water. There is no reason to be concerned, as this is perfectly natural. If you have done your spring maintenance and your pond is not overcrowded or your fish overfed, the algae bloom will subside as your plants grow.

Under some circumstances you may experience a problem with the growth of algae in you fountain. This is most common in a warm atmosphere especially if your fountain is placed in a sunny location. Don't use bleach! Bleach has a soap content that will cause your fountain to "foam". The best remedy for algae is to add a drop of a product called "fountec" once a week to the water in your fountain. You may obtain this product by contacting "Fountains of Living Waters".

Algae may be common in some hydroponic systems, especially in white plastic trays where the water may not drain fully. To rid the system of algae, use black plastic cut outs to cover up where water is exposed to light. You may also add a bio-fungicide like Hydro Guard. Make sure that the reservoir is sealed. Remember to clean the equipment with a disinfectant solution.

For a new roof, install a zinc or galvanized type metal near the ridge of the roof. As the metal ions are oxidized and erode off of the metal strip, they wash down the roof inhibiting cellular algae growth. A dilute solution of chlorine bleach, trisodium phosphate and water can be applied - one part chlorine bleach to three parts water with a quarter cup of trisodium phosphate. Note: Trisodium phosphate should be available at any paint supply store.

Oxygenating plants - one bunch for every two square feet of pond surface. Pot in pea gravel, wash gravel first, multiple bunches can be placed in the same pot. These plants thrive on the same nutrients that algae use to grow. Sufficient plants will greatly reduce algae in your pond. Plants should be fertilized with liquid aquatic fertilizer such as Tetra Florafin or Aquatic Plant Stimulant from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. Use as directed by the manufacturer.

While aquatic vegetation can be somewhat of a nuisance, either aesthetically or when trying to fish, it is an important part of the ecology of a pond. It serves as protective cover for newly hatched fish in order to avoid predation and as well as providing habitat for many smaller organisms in the pond food chain. It also produces oxygen through photosynthesis during the day and helps stabilize the bottom that helps maintain water clarity.

It is very common to see an algae bloom in your pond after you've added the Natural Pond Treatment, as it typically takes 4 to 6 weeks for the bacteria to break down the excess nutrients and for the water to become more clean and clear.

Our testing confirms that to date, we DO NOT have bacteria that will out-compete plankton. There are a few Companies here is the U.S. that make the claims that their bacteria will control planktonic algae as well as duckweed, but it is a misleading sales pitch.

For a new roof, install a zinc or galvanized type metal near the ridge of the roof. As the metal ions are oxidized and erode off of the metal strip, they wash down the roof inhibiting cellular algae growth. A dilute solution of chlorine bleach, trisodium phosphate and water can be applied - one part chlorine bleach to three parts water with a quarter cup of trisodium phosphate. Note: Trisodium phosphate should be available at any paint supply store. Gently spray the solution on the shingles.

The primary type of algae found on rooftops - Gloeocapsa magma - thrives in humid environments, often appearing first on the north slope of a roof where extra shade and moisture support its growth. Algae can derive mineral nutrients from fillers such as calcium carbonate in asphalt shingles. Increased use of moisture attracting calcium carbonate fillers cause asphalt shingles to retain moisture longer, thus promoting algae growth.

The organism Gloeocapsa produces a dark-pigmented sheath to protect itself from ultra-violet rays. By the time the black streaks are noticeable, the algae usually have been growing for months or years - the result of generations of dead algae cells built up over time.

Yes - Almost any small electrical appliance can be run on solar power. Good examples are garden fountains and lights, but you can also use solar power to charge batteries for many more purposes.

Yes, these items will supplement the performance of the Natural Pond Treatment by increasing the dissolved oxygen in the water, which will allow more bacteria to grow, and achieve balance faster.

Some are relatively easy to remove. Check out my links page for guidance. Others are more troublesome, and seem to keep coming back no matter what you do. If you’re experiencing any of the above problems, please consider using our services. We’re happy to help.

Algae range from single-celled organisms to multi-cellular organisms, some with fairly complex differentiated form and (if marine) called seaweeds. All algae have photosynthetic machinery ultimately derived from the cyanobacteria, and so produce oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis.Algae are usually found in damp places or bodies of water and thus are common in terrestrial as well as aquatic environments