String algae

[Graeme]

Best way to get rid of string algae, in a half barrel water feature

 

[Graeme]

Hi,
I've got a half barrel water feature, with a small fountain in, and a couple of plants, what's the best way to get rid of string algae?
Thanks.

 

[Jhn]

Pull it out and more plants….l.

 

[Graeme]

Pull it out and more plants….l.

Thanks

 

[j.w]

@Graeme
Yep more plants will suck up the excess nutrients so the algae can't compete.

 

[Marck]

Floating plants will also shade out much of the algae. Lemna and Azolla are good plants for this.

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome!

Same advice, pull it out (carefully, remove from the roots and stems), and use more plants. Do you have any fish?

 

[Graeme]

Hello and welcome!

Same advice, pull it out (carefully, remove from the roots and stems), and use more plants. Do you have any fish?

Hi, no I don't, cos its only a half whisky barrel. Have been thinking about getting a couple of snails, would they work? Or will they eat everything insight?