Controlled Outdoor
Algae in outdoor water fountain?
I have an outdoor water fountain that holds about 40 gallons of water and I am having problems with algae growth. I am useing an over the counter product that is supposed to control algae growth but it seems to not be working. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Algae growth is indicates a lack of oxygen. I would suggest you check or place an aeration pump in the fountain to overcome the problem.
As a Grounds Manager I oversaw a large (huge) fountain on a College Campus. Algae was always a problem. I had it drained, treated with Chlorine, scrubbed, etc. Two weeks later it was the same. It had three pumps and a cascading waterfall. Oxygen was not the problem.
I went to our Biology Facility and found that my problem was not being in full sun, being out of sun, Chlorine levels, rather the general PH of the water. I then went back to a Pool I worked at and received the same answer. I also found out that the base of the pools color was key.
The over-the-counter chemical you use is probably intended to make the general color of the water blue. That will basically block the sun from generating most algae. Large swimming facilities use a PH test in which they can control the Chlorine and Alkalie to make the water unlikely to produce algae. The combo does not promote active fish life, however, it does help in elimination of the problem.
Many people will write telling you to use Koa/Goldfish. Great choice. Instead, try this simple remedy! Either replace your liner with the lighest blue or a white liner! Test the PH about twice a week and adjust with what is necessary. You will find the Chlorine is less than needed. Remove any/all plants you may have installed in the pond. Surround the fountain with plants versus installing the plants in the pond.
Good Luck, I am at gjgjobs@yahoo.com.
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