Just as every natural village pond regenerates itself, the same happens with your garden pond when the water turns green. A little patience is required here, perhaps some changes to the planting or fast-growing hedges to provide additional shade on the bank.
What helps against cloudy water in the garden pond?
Cloudy water in garden ponds is often caused by floating algae, excess nutrients or incorrect water values. This can be remedied by improved planting, shade-providing hedges, partial water changes and optimal fish stocking and feeding.
Discolored or even dark green water is one of the most unpleasant problems that extremely annoys many pond owners, but also makes them resort to measures that are actually not necessary at all if they just exercise a little patience. Chemical repellents, it should be said, can ensure clear pond water for a short time, but they do not eliminate the actual cause. So: What could be the reason?
- non-filterable floating algae that swim freely in the water and multiply explosively;
- A partial water change has just been carried out, so your pool water is extremely nutrient-rich;
- Most of the water basin is exposed to strong sunlight, which accelerates the reproduction of algae and ensures green water in the garden pond;
- Your pond water values are outside the norm - take a look at our overview;
- The fish population is disproportionately high in relation to the amount of water, perhaps too much is being fed?
Tip
Cloudy or green water in the garden pond can also be the result of too few plants. In this case, use some strong-growing plants as a biological nutrient filter that will slow down the development of algae.
