I just added about 1500 gals. of city water to my pond and now it has turned green within a day.What do I need to do
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How big/old of pond, fish stocking levels, plant population, where are you, what were the results of water tests, what is filtration/water circulation, I could go on...lol.
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How big/old of pond, fish stocking levels, plant population, where are you, what were the results of water tests, what is filtration/water circulation, I could go on...lol.
Welcome, btw.
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The pond is 15x13x4.Its 10trs old and just put a new liner in last month.No plants and no fish yet.I am in SW Florida and my filtration is polyester fluff
The pond is 15x13x4.Its 10trs old and just put a new liner in last month.No plants and no fish yet.I am in SW Florida and my filtration is polyester fluff
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Great, thanks.
With a new liner, I would consider that to be a new pond. With green water I would consider your pond to be in the beginning stages of it's nitrification cycle and having the presence of ammonia. With you being in Florida, you have a strong probability of phosphate present in your source water which will lead to further string algae complications down the road.
I would suggest you test your water for ammonia, nitrite and phosphate and let us know the results.
You should consider a more sophisticated filtration setup depending on your water test results.
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With a new liner, I would consider that to be a new pond. With green water I would consider your pond to be in the beginning stages of it's nitrification cycle and having the presence of ammonia. With you being in Florida, you have a strong probability of phosphate present in your source water which will lead to further string algae complications down the road.
I would suggest you test your water for ammonia, nitrite and phosphate and let us know the results.
You should consider a more sophisticated filtration setup depending on your water test results.
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I have been using the same filtration for 8yrs with crystal clear water and no dead fish.The problem started when the armadillos got in there and put holes in the liner.I put this new liner in from a koi store and that is when it started
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Regardless of it's history, a new liner means a new pond and Florida has had recent contaminations of it's aquifers.
Check your aquifer and test your water.
What material is the liner made of?
Check your aquifer and test your water.
What material is the liner made of?
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green water = algae..
Algae needs food... ammonia and nitrates/phosphates.
Water has to come with it... City water must have a serious level of the above for it turn green after 1 day. I would check it.
Algae needs food... ammonia and nitrates/phosphates.
Water has to come with it... City water must have a serious level of the above for it turn green after 1 day. I would check it.
ok,thanks
45 mil, ultraviolet stabilized flexible EPDM rubber pond line
45 mil, ultraviolet stabilized flexible EPDM rubber pond line
Nothing to add except ARMADILLOS! What the heck! Did they burrow through or what?
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Armadillos live in burrows. They are constantly digging new ones. If something gets in the way when they are digging they will dig through it....or try to. A part of the native fauna here in Florida along with the Florida gopher who also likes to dig burrows.
Look at the claws on this little fella---
Look at the claws on this little fella---
Wow! They are really equipped for digging! Are they indigenous to Florida?
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Not really. The none-banded armadillo that we have in Florida is originally from Central and South America. Most are found in Texas but they can be found in any Southern state and have spread as far north as Indiana. No natural predators.
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Check you city's EPA water quality report for their reported values. If your water came from the city, and there are no minerals present in their reports, the dissolved chemicals came from somewhere else. I don't know if that report includes phosphates.
New liner means new pond because you have lost all the algae and bacterial buildup on the liner surface, that means your bacterial colony has shrunk. Probably a good idea to measure nitrogen cycle chemicals weekly for a while.
New liner means new pond because you have lost all the algae and bacterial buildup on the liner surface, that means your bacterial colony has shrunk. Probably a good idea to measure nitrogen cycle chemicals weekly for a while.
ok,thanks.The armadillos fell in over the side at night.Not to good of sight