NEW POND SYNDROME - Algae Bloom Solutions | Say NO! to green pond water!!
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2019
- Links to products below: In this video we discuss a few things that cause "New Pond Syndrome" and the algae bloom that causes green pond water.
NEW POND SYNDROME - Algae Bloom Solutions are easy when you understand biology and competitive exclusion.
Join us for a few minutes as we give you tips, do's and don'ts..
Here is a link to the products we used in the video :).....
Beneficial Bacteria amzn.to/47LoaEp
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Here's instructions for use.....
For a full sun exposure such as this pond has, you want to use a photosynthetic bacteria, which is why I recommend this Beneficial bacteria. amzn.to/42descD
The more sun, the better it works. It especially works well on ponds that have a lot of surface area like an ecosystem pond - as well as concrete ponds. A little bit goes a very long way!
Dose your pond 3x the recommended dose every 3 days until water starts to clear, then maintain dosage a normal rates weekly throughout the pond season where your pond water temperature is above 58 degrees.
During the winter months, switch to a winter blend of your choice and as the spring comes, begin to treat again with this formula. amzn.to/47KnD5p
All the best to you and your pond!
Again, I'm easily reached at the toll free number during regular business hours in California.
-Carl
www.columbiawatergardens.com
888-713-7771
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You answered and explained more than just new pond syndrome but a lot of other things that my science teacher in school took 4 years to do and you did it in 5 minutes thank you very much.
That was the best I've ever heard anyone in my life explain how the "rain makes things grow the nitrogen in the air attaches itself to the water droplets which interns fertilizes the Earth" awesome thanks again man
Thank you very much!!!! That was the kindest thing anyone has ever said about any of my videos.
You dont know how much I need encouragement like that. :)
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Hello.......i've got about a 1.25 acre pond and it's in Aug and still looks like it got pollen on the pond from the spring......Is this alge and what can i do to get rid of it ? .....Pond has fish in it.....
We deal with that with a proprietary blend. You would have to call for the recipe. 888-713-7771 x4
Just so you know, google brought me here...
Lol..... Then my evil plan is working..... mua ha ha ha ha. 😅😅😅😅🤣
I came to the comments to say this.
😅🤣🤣🤣
Same here
@chitos2132 did you learn something new?
Had to share via text to a few clients with New Pond syndrome... great way to splain it 👊🏼
Thanks!!!
I took the lilly out of the pond that I put compost with. Sorted, clear water in 2 days.👍
Wonderful!!! Thanks for the comment. Please share this video and subscribe to my channel for more help with your pond. :)
I'm collecting the things I need to get my garden pond set up, I'm going to save this video for reference!
Please do
Great video, and definitely some new information on the battle of "green water"
Was just checking in on our gilled buddies now that the ice is cleared and another successful winter for them! Can't wait to use your new information for the season!
Thanks for the great comment! What would you say is your greatest challenge with your pond that bugs you year after year?
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens
I would say when we get the green tint in the water (like small green particles) and the occasional blue heron :(
Last season I added aeration along with the filters and water fall but didn't go as heavy with the water hyacinths.
As your video points out about the dirt in the planters , my wife would set hanging baskets in the ponds to make up for not watering them occasionally :/
Now with your help I've got a whole new way of combatting this issue.
Thank you!!
It will work
Great video! You solved my problem. Thank you so much !
I like to add a couple of litres of sediment from the shallows of a healthy aquatic ecosystem to seed new ponds with a diverse food web of invertebrates which will soon feed on and clear up the algae, and give your fish, frogs or dragonflies plenty to feast on.
First time I see your channel. Subscribed!
ugh we just dealt with that for about a month that looked like Chernobyl! but now it looks incredible. Awesome video and very informative!
Hey Ted, glad that helped you!
Thank you for explaining how nitrogen and raindrops mix to form a fertilizer causing an algae bloom. I just started a few small ponds of my own and will keep an eye on them after a rain. Very interesting, thanks.
I have 2 small ponds in my backyard and had lots of problems with green water, tried many different types of filters and nothing worked. then one day a heron came and ate all my fish, about ten on each pond. The water in my ponds is very clear now.
Hi, Carl, I know you haven't commented in a while, but I wanted to know more about particular aquatic plants we should avoid, as in those that will support algae versus helping to reduce it. You mention in the video that you removed less-desirable plants from this pond. I'm struggling with planktonic algae in an 800 gallon 3' deep pond with excellent aeration, deep shade from noon onward, and 3 5" koi. Pond is steady at 66F degrees. Following your recommendation of dosing with bacteria and using your recommended products, the water cleared greatly within two weeks, and the pond eventually cycled to where my ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are good and processing within 24 hours. Now a week later, the water is greening up again to where I can still see a white object 2' down, but it's getting murkier by the day. I have creeping Jenny, sweet flag, water iris, cardinal flower, water lily, and pickerelweed planted in plain clay soil on a shelf in the water. The only change in variables I've seen in the last week is that I have been feeding the koi a little more as they grow (they eat all the food within an hour) and we got heavy rain that added about 1/2" of water to the pond. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
My dearest Scott..... 😜
You are overfeeding your fish, and the recent rain also fed your pond. Remember, what you feed your fish, you feed your pond.
Bacteria is a weekly maintenance thing and fish should only be fed enough to consume it all within 3 to 5 minutes - removing the uneaten portion for disposal.
The cloudy water will clear up following this recommendation.
Here is a link to the video you are asking for.
Thanks for reaching out, for further questions, just call me at 888-713-7771 x 4
ua-cam.com/video/U9mAqDUt0fk/v-deo.html
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Thanks so much for your quick response and advice; I know it takes time and energy on top of your other interests/life. I'll dial way back on the food to 5 minutes (I've been getting overzealous wanting the little fish to grow) and will continue dosing weekly with bacteria. My local nurseries have cleared their aquatic plants, so I'll likely have difficulty finding taro, but it's now on my list after watching the video you provided. I recall seeing some in one of the big box stores a couple months ago, so I'll go out tomorrow and see if I can't find some. This is all a great learning experience since we are planning on building another much larger 2,500 gallon pond next year but wanted to start out smaller to learn the ropes some. Your videos and comments are a wealth of knowledge and ideas, so thanks again.
I had a hairy algea problem, put in a few pond plants few weeks ago. No more thick algew but my water is still green. Do i just wait and let the plants do their thing? And be patient or am i doing something wrong
Excellent information!
Thanks!
Thanks for the tips 😊👍
No problem 👍
Thanks for the great lesson .I planted my water hardy lilies in potting soil and covered with little stones ,(in a 250 gallon water fountain). Water looks okay but not very clear .plants doing well.
Should I take them out and replant in sand and kittie litter ? I am planning on adding couple of fish later .
Thank you for your help.
Yes, replant in plain soil that has no fertilizer. Then use aquatic fertilizing tabs pushed into the soil to feed the lilies.
Sand and kitty litter is a great option too, but nothing works like plain soil. To get the best soil, dig a hole a foot deep, and scoop from the bottom of that hole.
Good luck:)
-Carl
Wow. Great points!
Thanks Brad!
Great video Carl! Very helpful!
Thanks! :)
Hey didin't know you had a channel, subbed too
Thanks! :)
Do I know you personally?
Great info!!!
Thanks guys!
What if the lily is in sort of a mesh pot thing. It okay as long as there isn't any potting soil?
Good question. You should use aquatic planting soil or a mixture of sterile kitty litter and pea gravel with a fertilizer stake.
Sounds like i have another video to produce. 😎👍🦅🤷♂️
Excellent video! I have a new 1,200 gallon koi pond with some string algae and algae build-up. I have lots of water lettuce/hyacinths and several pots of lilies. My question is should I remove all the pots and remove the pond potting soil (never added fertilizer) and replace with small rocks and place back into the pond without the soil? Thank you sir! I am also ordering that Aquascape dry bacteria and SAB you recommended.
Yes!
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens I just wanna say a huge THANK YOU!!!! Took your advice and removed all soil from the planters and used rocks and placed back into the pond and it’s clearing up so well in just two days! I can see the bottom and my fish again! I think I had way too much soil in too many pots in the water for only a 1,200 gal pond. THANK YOU SIR!!
Thanks for the kind words. I try to help :)
I'm having the same problem, basically, I have plants ordered, but they haven't arrived yet. My question is, what was the name of the product you added? Also: how do I secure the plants if I dont us soil? 30+ years of experience with tanks of all sizes, including aquascaping, first solo adventure with a pond.
Sorry for the late response, I hope you get this.....
I used a triple dose of Aquascape dry beneficial bacteria and a double dose of Aquascape SAB on this pond.
I mix it with a bucket of pond water pouring the contents around the perimeter of the pond. Then I repeat every 3 days until clear.
If you don't have a local pond shop, please order it from my website at www.columbiawatergardens.com
Further questions, please call us at 888-713-7771 x4. :)
-Carl
Green water can be your best friend. You as pond owner hate it but the fish love it (as long as it not too thick and taking away the oxygen). Green water indicates too many fish, overfeeding, insufficient filtration, and/or some other intervention such as over cleaning, medication treatment, etc. Taking away your obvious indicator can lead to more severe problems. I would limit food for a few days, add nitrifying bacteria, and add a dozen or so food supplement tablets of Folic Acid, 800 mg each tablet, every day until green water clears up. Faster bacteria growth, healthier bacteria, and longer lasting into the cold months, and faster bacteria growth coming out of winter. Just my humble opinion and 25 year experience.
agree , green water has better healthy bateria , as long as you keep it fresh green and smell good ... most water on our planet is green water
Not arguing your point as it is valid... just adding to a possible omission on your part.
Oxygen.
Algae produces oxygen in the daytime and consumes it out of the water at night due to photosynthesis.
If you want a green pond, go for it. Just supplement with plenty of oxygen.
Hope you can help! :-) . I have a waterfall feature in my yard, and the basin has approx 2 to 3 feet of water in it. The elgae is taking over, and I have green sludge on sheet rocks and of course bright green water....how do I get rid of it? help please! :-). Joanna.
I would love to assist you! Please call me personally at 888-713-7771. I have a few questions that I will need to ask you in order to properly direct you to the most efficient way to clear up your pond.
Each pond is kind of unique, and because of that, there can sometimes be some confusion on how to solve a unique problem.
I'll wait for your call.
-Carl
I could not swim anymore due to on the job Serious injury , could not maintain my pool therefore I dumped a bunch of goldfish to take care of the mosquitoes , before I know it it turned into a 14-year aquaponic hydroponic project , filtration was a challenge , one of the effective systems that I use was the citrus seedling bag , it is a Garden Plant Fruit Protect Drawstring Net Mesh Bag Against Insect Pest , I purchased 3 ft large bags from Echo North Fort Myers in which I modified into a filter after the pump discharge pipe into the settlement barrels , it did a fantastic job .
I love creative solutions. Thanks for commenting.
So.... Where is part 2, or What solution did you end up using? I have this going on right now. I've used D-solve, & currently am adding Barley Straw Extract. Not seeing any results. I've been at it for 2-3 weeks now. Argh, I'm getting ready to fill it in....lol ......Please help!!!
Should I add Hydrogen Peroxide...?
Just call me tomorrow at 888-713-7771 x4
What do i do to make my pond clearer? I have a huge natural pond thats green and i'm not sure how to deal with it. Is there even a way to make it clear if its so big?
Great question. For starters, any body of water can get clear under the right biology.
Biology is a process that sometimes quick. And although there is chemistry involved in biology, we do not expect immediate grand changes that occur under a chemical reaction using chemical additives.
This is why I shot this video. To give people hope.
Please find Columbia Water Gardens on Facebook and PM me pictures of your pond. I would love to help guide you and document the process for a future video.
Due to the size of your pond, I would like to see what you are dealing with.
-Carl
Hi . I have a 7ft by 6ft 2ft deep I clean it 2-3 times a year I have grade A koi and butterfly koi I know their dirty fish to keep but I love um the problem is it goes green quick I have a filter I have tried balls that clean I have tried green away but sends my pond brown never clear also tried that weed stuff but nothing works I want a healthier pond for my fish I also enjoy watching them x
Call me at 888-713-7771 x4. If I don't answer, please leave a message and I'll tell you what to do. 😀
OK so I want to make sure I have this correct. You say dose 3x the amount the bottle shows every 3 days til the water clears (on the microbe lift pbl) so the bottle says 16 oz 1st dose then 2 more doses over a 4 week period of 6oz. Are you saying we need to put 48 oz in the pond each time every 3 days?
That's what they say.....
Are water Lillies okay to put in a farm pond and how much barley straw do I use?
Yes, and per the dosage recommendations.
carl what would you recommend if a pond had new pond syndrome 12 years ago when it was built- and never treated? How can i remove 12 years of green with dozens of healthy koi still in the pond???
It needs a professional (stressing professional) cleanout. The problem is that there is likely a sludge layer that has built up that is self sustaining your algae bloom. Check out my video on pond cleaning tips to see how we do it.
man I put a new liner in a pond from home depot and have had this weird algae growth every since I never seen anything like this before thick strings of it there Is now no fish in it as they died trying to treat this and no plants either it took over the pump as well have drained and cleaned them both and still the same thing this is a 7000 dollar pond that's now un useable any advice here please
Hello, yes we have new pond syndrome lol.. looks just like the pond on the veido..have treated the pond 2 x with powder beneficial bacteria..still no progress..please help
Call me 909-224-6091
Do you need a uv light or can you get clear water without one?
It depends on the pond. Ecosystem ponds don't normally need one, but concrete ponds do
Hi could you provide a link to what you used to turn waTer clear please
www.columbiawatergardens.com/product/aquascape-pro-beneficial-bacteria-for-ponds-liquid-1-gal
I have English Ivy that has dipped into my pond and started to root. Is this beneficial as to putting plants in the water.
But my real question is will it harm the fish in the pond. Comets and Shubunkin.
I don't know what English ivy is. I'll have to do some research.
Mine was green, I put plants in mine with aquarium soil, let them grow untill the roots came out the bottom and rigged them to hang over the side, did clear it up and was crystal clear until the koi pecked all the stones off and started foraging in said soil 😅 green ish atm and may remove them
Great Informative Video!!! Definitely will Share this video on my Social Media 👍
Thank you so much!!!!! 👍😎💪
What brand and product did you use though? I’m doing what he said and it’s week two but my water is still just as green as before. I see no difference in two weeks. What the hell am I doing wrong? Also it’s not a new pond but we did have a lot of rainstorms right before it turned green so at least now I know the source. However the solution is something im still working on. HELP!
Call me. 909-224-6091
Youre literally....awesome..like...😤💞
Wow, thank you!
Hi, Ive got pea soup , its not a new pond but we have had a ton of rain. What product did you use for the beneficial bacteria?
Use a photosynthetic bacteria like aquascape pro blend for lakes or microbelift pl pro. Triple the recommended dose every 3 days until clear, then dose regularly weekly from then on.
Good luck, please subscribe and share this video. 🙏
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens thank you so much
I already have fish in my pond. Do i have to remove my fish before i put the beneficial bacteria
no
Well after months of dealing with my solid green pond, after chemicals,new filter, and multiple water changes finally i fixed it. In just 4 days ... i bought a 20 dollar super cheap chinese uv clarifier light off amazon. Put it inside of my filter and just 4 days later i can see all the way to the bottom(2ft deep) . Freaking amazing.
Those work too :) congratulations
Can you share link?
Ive got a 18 foot x 14 foot, 4 feet deep raised kio pond. 12 good sized kio. Ita been in about 10 months and had only 1 plant in it. All of a suddwn the whole pond turned geen. I've trwated the water a couple of time and have 2 20,000 pressure pumps and filter system pumping thought 40,000 of the water per hour. It's not atring algae but free floating, and it's a nightmare
You can call me anytime. 888-713-7771
So can I just remove soil from all my plants like Lilly and put it back in?
Yes. It's makes a tremendous difference
Can you please do a video on sludge. Love your videos.
I'll work on that.
The lighting/ nitrogen connection is beautifully obvious . Thanks
Thanks!
what was the natural bacteria products that you used called ?
Aquascape dry bacteria and SAB
2 months ago I put in a new filter and 11w uv system but it's gone brownish help x
Brown water can be tannins. Do you have a tree dropping leaves like oak or eucalyptus?
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens no plants or trees near by it sorted the green water but it looks like rust round edges now x I have sturgeon too and with them been on bottom bit worried for them
I have so many questions to ask you. Please email me pictures of your pond to Columbiah20@gmail.com
Had my pond for 2 weeks and it has turned green, just put plants in yesterday "no potting soil"😅 , adding more bacteria today, is that all I need to do and then just wait?
I use a mixture that is explained in an earlier question on this thread. Double dose of bacteria mixed with SAB every 3 days until clear. :)
Nice video but the fact is that bacteria from barley straw in whatever form is simply not enough for all ponds. The variables need to be factored in. Location: sunlight, rain runoffs, winds. Water quality: How often water changes, fish load ("Size " more important than number). Learning about the nitrogen cycle and so on. So after all that, you'll find that Uv light is the best solution. I went through it all .
@@rosepetaldrone3226 I'm not opposed to UV. Been doung this professionally for 13 years and in the hobby since i was 12. Im 49.
You are absolutely right, but people like you and me are rare. Most people want the simple answer, and with everything we use there is science and biology that people need to understand.
Great reply, thank you for your input!!!
Do you think that enzymes are a positive compliment to a pond with UV, and why? :)
-Carl
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Tough question. You know ponds are all unique. Enzymes are beneficial when there's a large amount of solids (muck) that should be removed with spring "waking" the pond. And the Uv has it's place with killing any parasites and free floating algae ( not on 24h a day, would kill off good bacteria). So it all depends on that ponds particular needs. I like simple, I do one test Ammonia level. There's my start. I haven't had the need for enzymes. But I'm not a professional pond guy with a hundred different ponds to diagnose.
@@rosepetaldrone3226 Thanks for your input. We have 300 stops per month on our maintenance and repair route. We service a great diversity of ponds and are having great success in adding jet pumps to our clients ponds. They are cleaner and healthier for sure.
One thing i have found regarding uvs is that if they are used to mask a problem they are detrimental. I dont mind adding them for sterilization purposes once the pond is balanced as an ecosystem.
With concrete ponds we adopt, we oversize everything. Uv, filter, and have great success.
Thanks for your comments.
Can you tell me why my water is pea soup green? I have had pond for a month and a half. My test strips are showing 0 nitrates and 0 nitrites. I have 2 filter and pumps running in there. Its approximately 220 gallons. I have about 5 water hyacinths and 5 water lettuce. Still green. Is this normal?
What are your phosphate levels and are you dosing your pond with beneficial bacteria?
Is your pond rocks on liner, bare liner, or concrete?
Do you run your pumps 24 hours a day?
Are you overfeeding your fish?
Please calle. 888-713-7771x4
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens idk, yes,liner, 24/7 and probably
😄
I had put like 7 plants back in summer with potting soil that came with the plants... When the leaves were gone (there's a tree next to pond which in summer makes the pond be in shade) algae began multiplying, now it's all grassy, gotta drain the pond and remove it. I had like 6 in pots, 1 was in the actual water buried by rocks. Well, mistake made, never again, I hear people use cat litter for lilies and so forth, interesting.
Kitty litter with potting clay is a great medium
Just made a little backyard pond, already noticing the water turning green and murky 3 days in. What beneficial bacteria should be put in the pond? I want to start the pond off right and get the beneficial bacteria starting to colonize as soon as i can
Use anything that is photosynthetic this time of year
I use pond bombs in my two ponds.
Seems to be doing ok, lovely clear water 😁
Pond bombs work great
I added a uv light, killed it all then lots of filter floss cleaning and all the dead algae was gone
2:16 seconds in... *looks over shoulder* it’s like he’s been watching me for the past 3 hours!
Edit: woah, I feel like I know the answer but... can I put some simple regular plants in higher areas in the pond? After rinsing.
Its not easy to monologue into a camera.
Great video very helpful!! Witch product were you using?
The answer is in a previous comment on this thread. :)
Thanks I seen that after I tipped! Thanks
So how do I fix the green in my catfish pool
Competitive exclusion. You have to remove the food supply of the algae and the algae dies.
There can be so many factors involved. Overfeeding, overfeeding food high in phosphates, lack of nitrogen absorbing plants, planting pits that are fertilized.....
There really can be anything that is feeding the algae, sludge buildup as well.
To help your specific problem, please email me pictures and your contact information to carl@columbiawatergardens.com
Thank you❤️❤️
You are most welcome 🙏 ☺!
i can understand the "google search" statement because google cant identify the reasons any one have for the problem and neither the one who is looking for info. but by few trials i can know the reason of the problem u have if i can handle the cost of ur mistakes. anyway underrated channel
Thanks for the kind words 🙏😊🙂
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens you earned them by educating us so thanks to you, have a good one
Could you put the link for the clear pond? I couldn’t find it. Thank you.
No problem! Here ya go 😀
ua-cam.com/video/TxfTAYMwtrc/v-deo.html
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Thank you
Hi Carl, Do you have a link to the follow up video? I can't find it!
Hi Joy, follow this video to the end and the followup video is a recommended video. :)
Please tell me what product you use to clear the green water.
Microbelift pbl pro
Wow!!!!! Such an easy mistake to make but a very costly one
How often do you treat the pond with beneficial bacteria? I treated my new pond once 3 weeks ago and it’s still murky green 😕
3x the recommended dose every 3 days till clear
Columbia Water Gardens , thank you!
My pleasure
will the 3x dose every 3 days hurt koi? just finished my pond a week ago and it rained 3 days straight and 2 days in the sun alge built up quick.
It's an innocent question. I, unlike most pond builders, am a very well recognized industry leader on fish health.
I would never make a recommendation that impairs fish health.
Do you have a list of marginal plants you can plant without soil?
Sure. Do you have a bare concrete bottom pond or rocks on liner?
What pond product would you recommend to add the beneficial bacteria to the pond? I have a lot of string algae that is always growing and taking over the pond.
That's a different problem than pea soup phytoplankton algae. A lot more complex. Where are you located?
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Chicago area.
Easy.... call me tomorrow at 888-713-7771 x4
New to this video...having same issue outlined in this video. Using your method: a triple dose of Aquascape dry beneficial bacteria and a double dose of Aquascape SAB .
Repeat every 3 days until clear (currently on second application). QUESTION: should I be cleaning the biofilters at the same time ... or more importantly, how OFTEN should I be cleaning the biofall filters? thanks!
This is a great question. I actually have a video on my channel showing how to clean a biofalls filter - you may want to watch it. Directly answering your question for the time being... When you begin this process, you want to start off with a clean biofalls, because a dirty biofalls can be actually feeding the very food that your algae craves. So by removing the food source, the biofalls become more of a filter for now.
Once you acheive clarity, and you will, go ahead and clean the biofalls once more and fall into routine maintenance. You will know it is time to clean the biofalls when the sediment that is resting on top of the filter media is no longer reasonably containable and it begins to go downstream.
Another side mention...... DONT FEED YOUR FISH while this is going on. Their food may also be a source of the problem and the fish will chomp away at the string algae that is forming around the pond as well as insects and larvae.
I hope this helps you, and thanks for supporting my channel by subscribing and sharing helpful videos in your social media :)
All the best,
Carl
Thanks for your reply...yes I've watched the "how to video" I'm good at the how, it's the 'when' and 'how often".i read so many conflicting things on how often to clean these filters. So if I understand what you said: your recommendation is to clean the filters at the beginning of the "adding-beneficial bacteria & repeating every 3-days-til-clear-process", correct? that's what i've done, so I'm on the 3rd application (of the triple dose + double dose) tonight. So far, water hasn't cleared much but I'm gonna keep plugging along ... will keep you posted. APPRECIATE your response! PS it's so hard not to feed my babies but I know they've got PLENTY to munch on ;)
You're doing great! Every pond is unique, be sure to remove potted plant soil from your potted plants if you have any. Also, pm me a picture to carl@columbiawatergardens.com so I can see if I can identify any other issues not discussed.
Blessings,
-Carl
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens thanks. sent you a PM
Thank you 😊
Let me know if you need any help. 👍
I heard many telapia in same water hole will clean the water holes from algae because they eat it I´ve heard .
Yes, but to a minor affect. Think about it this way. Cows eat grass. Imagine a single cow in a lush meadow of say 100 acres. It'll never keep up with the grass. A fish in a pond is similar.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Oh . Thanks for the info. .
How do you plant lilies without dirt.
Good morning Victor,
You can use aquatic planting media mixed with soil, not mixed with mulch or fertilizer. The fish provide all the fertilizer that they need. You can supplement the fertilizer using aquatic planting fertilizer tabs that are specifically designed for lilies. You can buy them from your local pond store, or online.
www.columbiawatergardens.com/product/aquascape-98919-pond-plant-fertilizer-for-pond-garden-and-water-features-10-14-8-72-tabs
Thanks for the info! I put 2 potted plants made for pond but I will look they are in soil.
People don't fully realize the impact that fertilizer has on algae. I don't think that the connection is made that algae is a photosynthetic plant, like a tomato bush. It needs sunlight, fertilizer, and boom! massive fast growth!
In a pond, algae exists because it gets fed. Want to get rid of it? Remove it's food.
My pond looks clear and pretty after rain or windy weather,but if it just sits a couple days,it turns swamp green.What should I do?Do I just need to put some kind of aeration system or what?Im new to this if you can’t tell.Thanks
What is the size of your pond, how much sunlight does it get, and where are you located?
Columbia Water Gardens the pond is decent size,it gets ok sunlight,and I’m in Indiana
Columbia Water Gardens ua-cam.com/video/lPUHmtq_PJA/v-deo.html forward this video to around 3:34 when you get a chance,it’ll give you better idea of what it is.Its like a thin film on top but when it rains or something the water gets clear for a day or so then goes back to this🤷🏿♂️
@@freakeyeairgunnin2181 looks like fun! That pond is one that would be treated differently than a little backyard pond.
We treat them with a combination of products I sell that are designed for lakes.
Please email me your address so I can tailor your water treatments specifically to your lake. it will include a full report on lake size, approx gallons per foot of water, and more.
my email address is Carl@columbiawatergardens.com
Columbia Water Gardens Done
Wow that simple,!
Yes it is :)
So what did you use for a supplement ?
Photosynthetic Beneficial Bacteria. Aquascape Pro Lake bacteria. 3x strength, every third day for 10 days
Wait!! It rains there??? I was thinking about moving there from Cincinnati.
Lol
So whats the stuff your putting in the pond?
Photosynthetic lake bacteria and phosphate binder.
Add a couple of salad plants. Will solve your problem in a few days. Salad is fast growing and consumes nutrients fast. Best thing.... eat it when full grown.
Thanks for the tips!
This is an EXCELLENT tip!!! Water Lettuce and Water Hyacinth are some of the most efficient pond clarifying plants known to man.
What they are doing is eating Nitrate - which is THE primary food supply to algae. By removing a primary food suppply from the algae, the algae cannot thrive. It's still there, but it's under control.
It's a process that we call "competitive exclusion".
Thanks for watching, and please share this video :)
-Carl
Well whadaya know? This week my pond turned from crystal clear to green over the space of 3 days. And what did we happen to have the last 3 days? THUNDERSTORMS AND TORRENTIAL RAIN!!!
Im glad i shot this video!!!! Hit it with a solid mix of bacteria and enzymes. The customer that this pond belongs to sent me pick of he fish at the bottom. Crystal clear!!!!!
Good luck :)
Carl
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Many thanks Carl. I'm going to try a pond bomb and some barley straw extract.
Hell yah! That'll get er done.
Try a phosphate binder too. Like aquascape SAB.
Support your local pond shop :)
Same here :(
where can we buy this product
Call me at 888-713-7771 x4
Carl
What product did you put in to clear the water?
I thought I put it in the video description? I'll check in the morning. :) 😃
You did dude I’ve just had a look. Thanks mate I’ll get it order today 👍🏻
@MyDCCollection123 awesome. I'm in n Hawaii right now and just got back from the road to Hana. It's beer-30
@@ColumbiaWaterGardenswow that’s seriously cold man. I’m in the uk it’s finally starting to get warm here. I’m new to having a pond, need to build a waterfall filter soon to help keep water looking better
Errrrrr, so, ummm, wtf? I found this via Google, it still doesn't answer the question....
Well, if the description doesn't give you enough information, you are more than welcome to call me. I'm in the office this morning and the number is 888-713-7771
How much 2 pound fish can hold in that pond?
This pond can hold about 120" of koi
Where do you get the bacteria
We sell it. Call me at 888-713-7771 or order aquascape dry bacteria and SAB from our website at www.ColumbiaWaterGardens.com
Thanks
You are most welcome
So what was the solution
I think I left the solution in the description of this video You might want to double check
Look at Emporess of Dirt she had a great idea of clearing up pond water with pump and milk crate with quilting padding wrapped around it.
Thanks for the tip :)
I use this method all the time, only takes a week to clear 👍
What kind/brand of beneficial bacteria
Hey Jim, thanks for asking 👍
A pond like this needs a photosynthetic beneficial bacteria like Aquascape Pro Lake Bacteria or Microbelift PL PRO.
Dose at 3x the recommended dosage every 3 days until clear, then follow up with weekly dosing.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens thx 🙏
Please share this video and subscribe 🙏
Do uv sterilizers help?
Yes, on concrete or bare liner ponds. Ecosystem ponds don't need a uv.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens perfect thank you :)
Thanks for the kind comment! Glad we were able to help you. Please consider subscribing and sharing this video 🙏
What happened to the bloom update video??? Did it work a week later? Bet it didn't. I can tell you why.
I'm literally headed there right now to film the follow up video
Filmed and editing. Stay tuned
Hey Phil, the water is absolutely crystal clear. I would like to hear your thoughts on why you thought it wouldn't be.
I can be reached at 888-713-7771 x 4.
-Carl
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Have you got a link to the update video? I can't seem to find it on your profile.
When you say mix it with a bucket of pond water and dilute it what do you mean?
I mean, don't add directly to the pond. Mixt it, and slowly pour around the perimeter. :)
That's a great video, I guess :)
I've been add beneficial bacteria to my pond all summer but I got the pea soup syndrome
Try switching to a photosynthetic blend like microbelift pl pro
Photo synthetic blends do best in hard situations Like concrete ponds or bare liner ponds. Also in warmer climates.
I'm Dutch and have just become 64 years young. Google has never been honnest to me. Google also doesn't seem to understand me at all. For Dutch students, Wikipedia is also a no go.
I finished my pond. Crystal clear. Didn't add anything into it yet. About a week and it turned green. I have fish showing up in 10 days. Hopefully I can make sure it'll be all good for them. PH and alkaline levels are pretty high and I'm trying to resolve it.
Add bacteria 3x the recommended dosage every 3rd day until clear.
do they have a UV clarifier?
Absolutely not
If you want to talk to me directly about what we did, please feel free to call me at 8887137771 extension four
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens im in the UK .I work in fish retail and have a pond. I have have a 14000l pond system crystal clear water but hair algae (its a new pond ) I have a 55w EA clarifier
I'm curious to know your phosphate levels.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens Ive never tested for it, the marine guys at work often use the liquid test kits for phoshate
Dam learn sumthing new everyday,, I knew my pond turn green frm the rain but didn’t know about the plants with the pot soil.👍🏾👍🏾
Glad to help. The followup video shows crystal clear water!
Now the question is what should I replant my plants with,, I see sum people use sand. ??
Is your pond bare liner?
Columbia Water Gardens yes it is, above ground
Sand or plain kitty litter. :)
I floated water lettuce on my pond. Hey presto, clear now.
👍
I don’t have any fish. I have put tons of beneficial bacteria in and lots of algaecide but still pea soup.
Call me. Let's go gure this out together. 888-713-7771
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens WOW, that would be awesome. Thank you for offering. What time of day is good to call you?
@samsanchez8997 I'm in California You can call during regular business hours Monday through Friday
And this is y I go to UA-cam instead of google
Thanks!
I have a green frog pond. Koi are in there somewhere LOL
you didn't show us how/what you used to treat it with...
I did in the followup video at the end. I used Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria and Aquascape SAB. Triple the recommended dose, every 3 days until clear. Took about 10 days - see the followup video at the end :)
Thanks for reaching out. :)