Opinions wanted on water/string algae

[cauzeneffeckt]

Ive learned to accept it, my pond looked hideous, next thing you know, crystal clear again and no algae... give it time

 

[Sweet Lew]

Just did my first water change this season (2 months in). For some reason the algae is growing around the planters and the lillies. I ended up pulling a TON of it out yesterday while the water level was low. Just have to keep at it and yank the stuff out periodically. Water changes will help as well.

 

[koikeepr]

No water changes for 2 months doesn't help matters. They need to be every week or every two weeks at worst.

 

[Sweet Lew]

Yeah yeah yeah...I know...:yikesu: Trying to find the time is the hard part. As soon as my pump is fixed, it'll be a lot easier than carrying 5 gal buckets accross the yard..

 

[koikeepr]

If your pump isn't working, do you have any filtration running at all? I sure hope so!

You gotta find the time, Lew. It's like feeding a dog, kid or cat--it's got to be done no if and's but's. If you can't dedicate the time, then perhaps a pond is not for you. Sorry to be blunt, but don't want to see you lose creatures or have your pond go sour.

 

[Sweet Lew]

NO NO NO...My pump\filters are working. This is an old pump that had it's power cable severed. I need to replace the plug and see if it will work as my water change pump.

The reason I don't have much time is because I'm taking care of my kid... :yikesu: Also, I don't have any fish..Just plants..

What I wanted to add to my previous post, is that I will just start doing the pond maintenance during my weekly lawn mowing\yard maintenance.