Foam in pond

600 gal pond, London UK. Hozelock pump and pressurised filter, plus
fountain. The fountain and filter return are creating a foam which clings to
plants and feeding ring. I assume it does no harm, but is there any way I
can illiminate this?
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"BoyPete" wrote in message
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600 gal pond, London UK. Hozelock pump and pressurised filter, plus
fountain. The fountain and filter return are creating a foam which clings
to plants and feeding ring. I assume it does no harm, but is there any way
I can illiminate this?
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ßôyþëtë
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The only time I see foam and froth on my ponds are when the fish are
breeding. It's gone in less than 24 hours.
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Frugal ponding since 1995.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
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I get that every spring when I first start up my waterfall and filter, some
years worse than others, and have read here it is protein - not sure about
that, but it is gone fairly quickly
Gale :~)

600 gal pond, London UK. Hozelock pump and pressurised filter, plus
fountain. The fountain and filter return are creating a foam which clings
to plants and feeding ring. I assume it does no harm, but is there any way
I can illiminate this?

BoyPete wrote:

600 gal pond, London UK. Hozelock pump and pressurised filter, plus
fountain. The fountain and filter return are creating a foam which clings
to plants and feeding ring. I assume it does no harm, but is there any way
I can illiminate this?

The foam itself does no harm, but it's caused by decayed materials - which
might - so you need to start by scooping out the foam, then any mulm on the
bottom of the pond.
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derek

"Koi-Lo" wrote in message
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"BoyPete" wrote in message
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600 gal pond, London UK. Hozelock pump and pressurised filter, plus
fountain. The fountain and filter return are creating a foam which clings
to plants and feeding ring. I assume it does no harm, but is there any
way I can illiminate this?
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The only time I see foam and froth on my ponds are when the fish are
breeding. It's gone in less than 24 hours.

If you're going to be the self appointed rec.ponds expert at least read
what's in the rec.ponds faq.
It really would prevent you from looking like a complete moron.

From the FAQ:
29: Why is there foam at the base of my waterfall?


Foam in the pond is rarely caused by soap as many would guess, but by the
agitation of water containing dissolved organic compounds (DOC). DOC may be
caused by fish wastes or by decaying plant matter. First clean the bottom of
the pond and ensure that there is no decaying leaf mold. Skim the foam with
a net. If you have eliminated the source, no more foam should appear.


If the source of the DOC is your fish, you can remove it with activated
carbon (sources claim from one to eight pounds of carbon per one thousand
gallons) placed in the filter (or in the base of the waterfall). Put the
carbon in a pantyhose leg so that you can easily remove it later. It should
be removed once the foam disappears.


If you have a continuing problem with DOC, you may consider building a
protein skimmer.

"G Pearce" wrote in message
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I get that every spring when I first start up my waterfall and filter, some
years worse than others, and have read here it is protein - not sure about
that, but it is gone fairly quickly
Gale :~)
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Mine is as well. I can't remember it lasting for more than a day when it
appears. Once the spawning stops the foam and froth gradually disappear.
It's not always caused by excessive organic matter on the pond bottom or
rotting leaves and debris among the plants as I found out through my own
experience.
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Koi-Lo....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
Aquariums since 1952.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
rec.pond's FAQ are at:
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"Snooze" wrote in message
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"Koi-Lo" wrote in message
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"BoyPete" wrote in message
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600 gal pond, London UK. Hozelock pump and pressurised filter, plus
fountain. The fountain and filter return are creating a foam which
clings to plants and feeding ring. I assume it does no harm, but is
there any way I can illiminate this?
======================
The only time I see foam and froth on my ponds are when the fish are
breeding. It's gone in less than 24 hours.

If you're going to be the self appointed rec.ponds expert

Did I claim to be the self appointed pond expert? This is an open Forum for
all to post what they choose despite what you may wish. So I'll repeat it.
The only time I see foam or froth on my ponds is when the fish breed and
there is extra organic matter in the water. If you don't like what I post
killfile me instead of harassing and criticizing me endlessly.

at least read
what's in the rec.ponds faq.
It really would prevent you from looking like a complete moron.

You look the like the complete moron with your endless childish heckling,
harassing and constant insults. If you need to feel better about yourself,
need to build your self esteem.... start at HOME, look in your own mirror,
don't use people here to do it.

If you feel someone posts are inadequate and don't meet your specifications
then add your own message to the thread or better yet, LEAVE and start your
own moderated NG.

Harassing me does nothing to help anyone.......

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it is one reason, http://weloveteaching.com/puregold/more2.html#spawning
and two things bring on spawning, temp and fresh water.
Ingrid

The only time I see foam and froth on my ponds are when the fish are
breeding. It's gone in less than 24 hours.


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