Horrible string algae

I have excellent luck re all kinds of algae with barley straw. I put the
barley straw in a hamster ball with a thin rope attached to pull it out
with.

It takes a month or so to get working but after that the algae is gone.

I buy the straw for about $3.00 a bale at the farm store. Places that deal
with pond supplies charge outrageous prices.
"Cin1754" wrote in message
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I have just turned my pumps and UV filter back on about 2 weeks ago. The
water
already looks clean, but what to do about all the string algae. Most of
it is
attached to upper level rocks, not much on the bottom. Any good brushes
to
use. Help
Cindy

It's a 3 part process
Part 1. Stir in some patience
Part 2. Some Algaefix from Petco. It works really well! Be prepared to
clean up the dislodged algae though!
Part 3. Use the new toilet brush idea in the other posts! It works!

Send my case of Original Guinness Stout to:
Just Me Koi
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91701

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"Cin1754" wrote in message
...
I have just turned my pumps and UV filter back on about 2 weeks ago. The
water
already looks clean, but what to do about all the string algae. Most of
it is
attached to upper level rocks, not much on the bottom. Any good brushes
to
use. Help
Cindy

It's a 3 part process
Part 1. Stir in some patience
Part 2. Some Algaefix from Petco. It works really well! Be prepared to
clean up the dislodged algae though!
Part 3. Use the new toilet brush idea in the other posts! It works!

Send my case of Original Guinness Stout to:
Just Me Koi
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91701

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"Cin1754" wrote in message
...
I have just turned my pumps and UV filter back on about 2 weeks ago. The
water
already looks clean, but what to do about all the string algae. Most of
it is
attached to upper level rocks, not much on the bottom. Any good brushes
to
use. Help
Cindy