Keeping water clear?

Can someone tell me what is the best way to keeping your water clear between cleanings. Have tried different things but haven't found the exact thing that does the job i'm looking for.

Thank you

tater03

Are you having algae problems or just murky? Try a UV sterilizer for algae and some type of mechanical filter for dirty water.

I have a UV sterilizer as well built into my filter. I also add barley each spring. The biggest help is having enough floating plants to shade your pond and to eat the poo the fish make.

I hadn't heard about Barley, thanks for the info.

Do you just throw in barley that you buy at the store? Is it something special?

You usually find it at any petstore. It's called Barley Extract. I does seem to work.

The best way not to have algae is to have a lot of oxygen making plants in your tank. They will steal the CO2 from the algae and it won't be able to grow.

One thing you definately do NOT want to do is buy snails and put them in your pond. Your pond will be overrun.

I agree don't add snails. Barley extract is not the same as the food. If you'll email with more details on how big your pond is and what seem sto be causing the problem I'll email you back with some more info. Thanks, Gail We can also vistit the water treatments page of http:www.richdeer3pondsupplies.com

Nice site!

Here's the link on using barley straw in ponds. http://ohioline.osu.edu/a-fact/pdf/0012.pdf It's just one of the links and articles on my site.