String Algae!

What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that is
what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the pond up.
It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water. The last
time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as well. They are
just getting established now, so I know in time they will shade the water
and help correct the problem, but until then short of draining the pond and
scraping it off, is there any other way? My daughter suggested adding some
barley pads. Has anyone else had any luck with these?

Thanks for the help!

Lisa

"Lisa" wrote in
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What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that
is what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the
pond up. It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water.
The last time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as
well. They are just getting established now, so I know in time they
will shade the water and help correct the problem, but until then short
of draining the pond and scraping it off, is there any other way? My
daughter suggested adding some barley pads. Has anyone else had any
luck with these?

Thanks for the help!

Lisa





This is what I did (other more knowledgeable ponders may have better
advice):

Took out much by hand... Really wasn't that big of deal.
I then treated pond w/ AlgaeFIX product. Treated pond w/ EcoFIX (mainly just
because a bottle came w/ AlgaeFIX)
Scooped out dead algae every day and cleaned filter every to every other day
until gone.

My pond is now crystal clear w/ no string algae. Fish are doing great. I
wish I would have taken a before and after photo... The string algae was
incredible.




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"Lisa" wrote in message
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What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that is
what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the pond up.
It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water. The last
time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as well. They
are
just getting established now, so I know in time they will shade the water
and help correct the problem, but until then short of draining the pond
and
scraping it off, is there any other way? My daughter suggested adding
some
barley pads. Has anyone else had any luck with these?


String algae looks like green angel hair noodles rather than seaweed. If you
have
more like spagetti with thin leaves coming off it, its a water weed that
depending
on the variety could be oxygenating and grows like crazy hoovering up all
the nutrients that cause the string algae.

perfect approach! I do the same till my plants get going!

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"Lisa" wrote in
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What is the best way to get rid of string algae? At least, I think that
is what I have. It looks like plants growing from the bottom of the
pond up. It looks just like seaweed. I hate adding stuff to the water.
The last time I did that, my lilies got stunned and they didn't do as
well. They are just getting established now, so I know in time they
will shade the water and help correct the problem, but until then short
of draining the pond and scraping it off, is there any other way? My
daughter suggested adding some barley pads. Has anyone else had any
luck with these?

Thanks for the help!

Lisa





This is what I did (other more knowledgeable ponders may have better
advice):

Took out much by hand... Really wasn't that big of deal.
I then treated pond w/ AlgaeFIX product. Treated pond w/ EcoFIX (mainly
just
because a bottle came w/ AlgaeFIX)
Scooped out dead algae every day and cleaned filter every to every other
day
until gone.

My pond is now crystal clear w/ no string algae. Fish are doing great. I
wish I would have taken a before and after photo... The string algae was
incredible.




--
B. Swanky - Boutique Giftware with Flair!
Specializes in clothing and gifts for infant, baby and toddler. We also
carry upscale handbags and accessories for women.
http://www.bswanky.com