Having a pond in the garden is a real pleasure for the senses: being able to feel the coolness, listen to the murmur of the water, observe the life of aquatic species… Of course, it can become the most special corner of your home, where you can enjoy unique moments. Of course, for it to shine in your garden it needs certain care and maintenance, especially if you don’t want the water to take on a too green color.
This problem, which is one of the most frequent in ornamental ponds, is due to the presence of suspended algae in the water. These proliferate because they find in water an ideal environment to live in thanks to nutrients and light. That is why in the following GreenEcology article we will talk about how to clean the green water of a pond.
Causes of green water in a pond
Among the causes that make pond water green are also:
- Excess sun exposure.
- Overpopulation.
- Excess food.
- Poor quality feed.
- Poor water quality.
- The constant fall of leaves from trees.
- The accumulation of rainwater debris.
Therefore, to avoid green water, we must combat everything we have just discussed.
Put plants that absorb nutrients from green water in a pond
One of the best solutions to avoid excess green water is to increase the number of plants that absorb the nutrients that feed the algae and provide shade to the environment. It’s also a good idea to build pergolas (with or without plants), plant palm trees, use fluctuating plants, or find ways to create shade to balance the brightness of the pond.
Keep an eye on the number of fish to take care of the water in a pond
Apart from putting plants to control the amount of nutrients and algae and place more shade, it is important to adapt the number of fish taking into account the size of the pond and the amount of water that is put in it. If you overdo the number of fish, they will produce more dirt than can be cleaned naturally, and some will probably die because the conditions will not be optimal for them.
Of course, it is necessary to feed these animals with quality food and in a controlled way. You should also increase partial water changes to avoid high levels of nitrites, nitrates, etc. and keep the water in your pond as clean as possible.
Other tips for removing the green color from pond water
Finally, to find solutions against green water in ponds, we recommend that:
- Keep the edges slightly higher to prevent dirt from entering.
- Protect the pond from leaf drop.
- Install a UV filter.
Here you can find more Tips for good maintenance of your pond.
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