question about brownish film on waterfall

[cr8tivguy]

Hi there.
I noticed this morning that there is a brownish film on my waterfall rocks and a slight tint of brown on some of the rocks around the pond edge.

When I rub the rock the film comes off easily. There is also some green algae starting to take hold on the liner and some rocks.

All water measurements are within normal limits.

Is this normal? I am assuming that since the water levels are okay and the pond has been running for 4 weeks now, that this is the result of my pond cycling and the ecosystem is starting to work.

Can anyone verify this? Or should I be concerned?

Personally, I like the way the algae and brown stuff is looking. It's making the pond look older than it actually is-which is what I want to accomplish.

Tim

 

[crsublette]

Yep, it's nature settling down on the pond. A very good thing. :claphands:

 

[sissy]

just good muck to help clean your pond

 

[cr8tivguy]

Good to know! I will leave it alone and not try to get all Mr. Clean on it.
Thanks
T

 

[sissy]

I have a problem too I always want to clean it off and i know I shouldn't ,but how do you stop your self all those pretty rocks covered :cheerful:

 

[cr8tivguy]

I would love to get some nice moss growing on them. I think that would really make the pond look old and as if it has been there for decades.

I am right now trying to will myself to stay away from the toilet scrubber. HA!

 

[sissy]

You are not the only one :cheerful: I bought 2 new ones at the dollar store today .