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What’s Up With My Pond Water?
Does your pond look like a large bowl of pea soup? Are long strings of algae overpowering your stream or waterfall? Does it look like someone dropped a few packs of tea bags in you pond? Have no fear: Pond Appeal can help you clear things up!
In addition to the normal annual cycle, there are many other reasons for algae problems in your pond. The most common problems are due to over stocking or over feeding. Fish stocking levels should be kept to 1” of adult fish per 20 gallons of water.
Under filtering is another big reason for water clarity and algae problems. If your biological filtration is not sufficient and your water is not circulating at least the volume of your pond every hour, you most likely will see problems with water clarity and string algae.
Runoff and rain may also cloud your water or provide excess nutrients that will cause an imbalance in your ecosystem. This usually results in an algae bloom or tea colored water.
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