I haven cleaned the pond in months and the water is brown. Whats wrong?
Top You may need to get in there and do some cleaning. Your house will be dusty if you don’t clean it periodically. The same is true of your pond. It is an unnatural environment. Sometimes the water clarity will change and this is natural. Check how your water looks on days with different types of weather. Sometimes the pond will look brown, sometimes clear, sometimes green. Remember that this is a living system and will change. It may be a more serious problem, however. It may mean your dog has been swimming in it or your fish have been rooting in the lily pots. If your fish decide to stir up the muck in the bottom the water will become unclear as well. If the water smells sour or foul, you may have a more serious problem. Test your water quality or have your pet store do it for you. Act accordingly once your find out if something is out of balance. 36: Will salt reduce the ice on my frozen pond? Top Salt does not melt snow or ice. Instead, salt keeps melted snow from freezing again,
