How Do You Have Clear Backyard Fish Ponds Without Using Chemicals?
Algae-infested water can be identified by the green cast it leaves throughout the water table, slime on rocks, hairlike organisms within plants and ornaments and the surface of your pond. While some algae growths are perfectly safe and needed for good pond health, an overgrown pond can be dangerous and nasty looking. Keeping a pond or aquarium clear from algae can be a daunting prospect if you are not prepared for the undertaking. Luckily, with a bit of studying and preparation, you can keep algae under control. Mix enough clay, sand and compost together to form a heavy potting mix. Pot irises, waterlilies and any other rooted plants in the clay mixture in pots made for ponds. There should be open places throughout the pots to allow water flow so the plants can cleanse the water. Top off each pot with a layer of sand and small pebbles. Insert a fish-safe fertilizer tab in each pot, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Place the plants at their correct planting depth throughout th
