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I have a pond approx 2000l which is green. What type and size clarifier is best and where is best place to get one
What type of clarifier do I need to clear my 2000l pond
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that's actually depend. How long have you have the pond? If it is a new pond, then green water is in one of a cycle stage, so leave it be, it'll become clear on their own most of the time.
if it's the old pond, the easy way is to try to run your water through some type of filter material such as quilt batting (or pillow stuffing) that will help with filtering out fine stuff.
But you have to tackle the source of why your water is green. Algae thrive because there are excess nutrient in the water, be it from over feeding, over crowding, etc. Putting more plants in the water help take the nutrient away.
I wouldnt recommend using chemical to kill algae.
if it's the old pond, the easy way is to try to run your water through some type of filter material such as quilt batting (or pillow stuffing) that will help with filtering out fine stuff.
But you have to tackle the source of why your water is green. Algae thrive because there are excess nutrient in the water, be it from over feeding, over crowding, etc. Putting more plants in the water help take the nutrient away.
I wouldnt recommend using chemical to kill algae.
tbendl
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Have you tested your water? That really should be the first step in deciding how to deal with any issues.
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Hello, and welcome. I'm posting a link to a page from our admins. regarding information that we need from you that will help us help you better. Basically, there might be multiple issues, but we need to know as much as you can provide.
https://www.gardenpondforum.com/thr...-water-quality-algae-fish-problems-etc.12394/
https://www.gardenpondforum.com/thr...-water-quality-algae-fish-problems-etc.12394/
A UV light will clear it up in a few days. Be sure to get one with a low pressure bulb.