Algae gone, water clear

[MajorDan]

The liner went from a lovely, velvety green to a weird brown pattern. Plants are doing great. See photo for weird bottom pattern. It is the same everywhere.

 

[MitchM]

Do you have some plans to get some fish in there soon?
Make sure you acclimate them properly.

 

[MajorDan]

Going for fish tomorrow. What do I do to acclimate them. Same as aquarium fish?

Float in pond to acclimate temp, remove some water from bag and add some pond water several times then net them out and add to pond. Throw out water. Is that it?

 

[MitchM]

Basically, that's it.
Have you checked your overall pond water parameters to make sure the water is fairly stable?
You can PM me the most current test results if you like. ( as can anyone)
I'm always happy to advise from there.

 

[MajorDan]

Yikes. All those things on my pond bottom are small worms. They are everywhere. Here is a photo of them on the thermometer. There are millions of them.

 

[bagsmom]

I don't know anything about them, but as long as they aren't anything harmful, I'm guessing your new fish would feast on them. I'll be interested to hear what our group experts think!

 

[MajorDan]

Just now test results. Seems good to me.

 

[MitchM]

You should welcome any diversity to your pond.
@bagsmom is right. The fish will probably eat them.

 

[MajorDan]

Whew, much thanks. Was afraid I needed to treat the pond for them.

 

[Lisak1]

We've had those worms in our pond. One day there will be hundreds, the next day they're all gone. I can't remember what they're called... let me "ponder" that!

 

[Lisak1]

Oh right! They aren't actually worms at all! Midge larva or bloodworms! Perfectly safe and the fish love them!

 

[MajorDan]

added the fish and they immediately dove to the bottom and started eating those worms or whatever they are. Not shy at all, they have been cruising around as a school. Makes me so happy to see them.

 

[MajorDan]

So many small white flies landing on the water that I don’t think the fish are going to want food from me. Skimmer was full of white and black little flies.
So so happy I waited until pond had really cycled so algae and bugs got established, and water is very clear too. Thanks everyone for the advice. I am so happy and neighborhood kids are mostly happy because they want to feed the fish and the fish are not interested in the food at all.

 

[Lisak1]

Don't be surprised if you experience an algae bloom. You've added another element to the pond that will need to balance out. It may not happen as your fish load is low and you've approached adding fish in the correct way, but just don't be discouraged if it does.

So fun to hear the kids are enjoying watching your pond as it evolves - they're all learning from you the joys of pond ownership!

 

[poconojoe]

Excellent! So happy for you! Now you can take a break, sit back and enjoy.
But...if you're like me, you'll find yourself tinkering around constantly. Adjust a rock here, a plant there...you get the idea. I enjoy tinkering around the pond.