How can i stop my pond from Going Green?
A green pond can be caused by several factors. These include lack of filtration, incorrect pH values, overfeeding and overstocking of fish, excess sunlight and lack of proper maintenance. If your pond is well filtered and is still green, often the pH may be too high or low, causing the filter to work inefficiently. High pH levels can cause several problems, such as algal blooms because of the favourable conditions for it to flourish. Overfeeding & or overstocking of your pond can be easily rectified by simply reducing the amount of food given and also the amount of fish. Excess sunlight can also lead to problems with algae blooms. Increased filtration and the use of an Ultra Violet Clarifier will help solve this problem. Alternatively, a cover can be erected over the pond to give more shade. Algaecides are also available, and these are most affective when used as a short term remedy. Sometimes after a long holiday or when regular maintenance has not been possible, an algaecide can help
