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<blockquote data-quote="dannyboy" data-source="post: 120786" data-attributes="member: 484"><p>STL</p><p> </p><p>There are three basic types of algea. The single cell type that turns your water pea soup green, String algea, and what I call carpet algea.</p><p> </p><p>The first two you dont want, and from what you post, your problem is with string algea. The carpet algea is about 1/4=1/2inches long. This in most pond is your best friend. This coat of green houses millions of creatures and bacteria that are needed for the pond to be healthy for fish. Destroy it, and the pond will remain green for as long as 6 months. Protect it, and it will keep your pond humming along with healthy water for your fish. </p><p> </p><p>One thing you can try for the string algea is a product called Thrive Clay. When used per instructions it will usually kill the string algea in short order and keep it under control. In stream beds or water falls, you can use Hydrogen peroxide (the 3%solution that you can pick up for 50 cents a bottle). I buy a cheap spray bottle, take the sprayer off the top and screw it onto the HP bottle. CUt off your water falls or stream bed, spray it on and let it sit for a while-15 minutes is good, then rinse off.</p><p> </p><p>But over all, the thrive clay works best with the least side effects. We mix the clay in with the fish food for added brillance of color and a sheen to the skin that is unbeleiveable. Good stuff. IF you have a problem finding it at your local ponding supply store, PM me and I can send you some. Fact is on the thrive, the Indians many years ago used the clay to settle upset stomachs and other ills. </p><p> </p><p>d</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dannyboy, post: 120786, member: 484"] STL There are three basic types of algea. The single cell type that turns your water pea soup green, String algea, and what I call carpet algea. The first two you dont want, and from what you post, your problem is with string algea. The carpet algea is about 1/4=1/2inches long. This in most pond is your best friend. This coat of green houses millions of creatures and bacteria that are needed for the pond to be healthy for fish. Destroy it, and the pond will remain green for as long as 6 months. Protect it, and it will keep your pond humming along with healthy water for your fish. One thing you can try for the string algea is a product called Thrive Clay. When used per instructions it will usually kill the string algea in short order and keep it under control. In stream beds or water falls, you can use Hydrogen peroxide (the 3%solution that you can pick up for 50 cents a bottle). I buy a cheap spray bottle, take the sprayer off the top and screw it onto the HP bottle. CUt off your water falls or stream bed, spray it on and let it sit for a while-15 minutes is good, then rinse off. But over all, the thrive clay works best with the least side effects. We mix the clay in with the fish food for added brillance of color and a sheen to the skin that is unbeleiveable. Good stuff. IF you have a problem finding it at your local ponding supply store, PM me and I can send you some. Fact is on the thrive, the Indians many years ago used the clay to settle upset stomachs and other ills. d [/QUOTE]
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