Foam/Froth

[Nathan Boulton]

Hi
I have inherited when I moved house recently (This was just over a year ago) and the pond has been pretty much perfect during that whole time - with the exception of the UV bulb having to be replaced back in January 2018. Recently there has been a build-up of froth inside the filter box, I'm not sure what is causing it or if it is harmful towards the fish.

Just hoping someone can give me a hand looking for some answers. (I'm fairly new to this all so if someone can give me a hand in basic terms that would be amazing)

 

[MitchM]

Welcome Nathan.
It's probably just the result of a temporary buildup from decaying organic matter.
Make sure your filters are clean, you have good water circulation and aeration.
Keep an eye out for excessive growth of algae.
Also, test your water for ammonia, KH, nitrate and phosphate.

 

[j.w]

@Nathan Boulton

 

[Gemma]

I agree with @MitchM, the same thing started happening to me last week even though nothing has changed in the feeding of the fish, or the maintenance of the pond....I'm thinking it could be due to the seeds constantly flying off the trees and ending up in the pond (?)

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome! We’d love to see pictures of your pond!

 

[addy1]

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