Solution: String algae is fixed mats and strands of algae
that cling to rocks and walls. It looks like green angel hair or green carpet on rocks and walls.
There is no product that will magically get rid of string algae in one dose. Anyone that tells you
they have a product that will fix it in one application is lying. You can apply a dose of GreenClean
to try and wipe it out, but some will always survive. GreenClean will wipe a lot of the String Algae
out, and regular applications will kill what remains over weekly applications. This is one way to
attack the problem but the best option follows below.
Assumptions:
You have a clean pond skimmer or bottom drain
Your water filter pads or filter brushes are clean
You are running the suggested level of salt in your pond water which
is 1.8 pounds of dissolved salt for each 100 gallons of water. Salt is essential for fish health.
Koi and goldfish need salt to control their electrolyte balance. Salt also enhances the natural
slime coating on Koi which fights off fungus and disease. Salt in the water also keeps algae from
reproducing!
Buy a salinity meter and use it.
You have 50% of your pond planted with water plants.
You have a water pump that
is pumping the needed volume of water per hour for the size of your pond. The suggested water
turnover rate is 1.5 times per hour. If your pond volume is 1,000 gallons your water pump should be
rated at 1,500 GPH or better.
You don't have too many fish. Seriously, people overstock their home
ponds and watergardens to the point of insanity. The average home pond should only have 5 to 10 Koi.
If you have more than that just pick your favorites and get rid of the rest. The extra "fish load"
from having too many Koi will drive up the waste factor and your nitrates will shoot through the
roof. Mother nature produces algae to try and eat up the extra nitrates.
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Action: Put your fish and plants in something that will keep
them alive. Drain your pond and rent or buy a high pressure washer. Pressure wash the rocks, gravel,
structures, liner or walls. Pump out the mess you make and cleanup your work area. Replant and fill
your pond. Add a water conditioner to
remove chlorine. Add a new bacteria colony as the
chlorine in the new water will kill the old one. Add GreenClean
once a week per directions to "Never have this problem again" and your pond or watergarden will be
sparkling clean forever. Green clean is safe for all plants, fish and other creatures like snails,
frogs and tadpoles.
Kills algae on contact, visible results within minutes!
GreenClean does not harm fish or aquatic life.
All your algae will start to float to the surface in in minutes -you are going to have a HUGE mess on your hands so do it on a day off. You will need to rake it up and tote it off somewhere to decompose. If you have pollen in your water the pollen will turn black and discolor the water until it goes away. Don't worry, everything will be fine, just clean your filter pads every day or so until all the gunk is gone and then treat weekly per the instructions on the GreenClean.
New GreenClean Algae Cleaner - Safe For Use In Ponds, Waterfalls & Fountains. New GreenClean Granular Algaecide is a great new product for controlling algae in water features! This EPA registered product provides extremely fast results in treating both green water and string algae. GreenClean can be used to bring algae problems under control as well as a preventative for future problems. GreenClean works through oxidation which provides immediate control of algae. Dead matter floats to surface where it is removed by skimmer or net. Ideal for use with bacteria. Once GreenClean kills algae, bacteria's go to work cleaning up organic material. GreenClean does not harm bacteria.
Never Have Algae Problems Again! EPA Approved! Green Clean is Safe for All Plants and Animals in your Pond.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Non-copper based algaecide, biodegradable, no residue left like copper based products. EPA registered and non-hazardous to fish (including Koi) at more than double the recommended dose. 2 lb. container will treat an 800 gallon pond for four to five months!
Dosage Rates: As preventative: 1/4 lb. per 1,000 gallons of water. As treatment: 1/2 lb. per 1,000 gallons of water.
** Dosage rates vary by wide margin due to the varying degree of resistance different strains of algae have.
Compatibility - Do not tank mix with aquatic herbicides or algaecides containing copper or bromides. Also apply GreenClean at least one day prior to the application of these products. Use of dyes and biological products after GreenClean application is recommended.
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** Pond Plants grow differently depending on where you live: If you took pond plants of the same species and planted them in different climates each plant would grow differently. This is Mother Nature at work. We guarantee all of our plants will arrive alive and healthy. We cannot guarantee that your specific location will support long term growth. Over time and experience you will find which pond plants thrive in your USDA Zone
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