Jan 29

Does plants in fish ponds keep the alge away better?

kimedwards0108 asked:

I have a 6X3 fish pond and I also have a waterfall and 1 fish.

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4 Responses to “Does plants in fish ponds keep the alge away better?”

reynwater Says:
January 29th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Plants in the pond will generate algae that the fish will eat, and poop, fertilizing the plants that generate….very nice symbiotic relationship.

GGR
Marilolli Says:
February 1st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
this link should help you figure it out. I think the “balance” of animal and plant life is most beneficial.
Plants suck up the excess nutrients that the algae are drawn to, so in a way just adding plants could help a lot.
man_marathon Says:
February 4th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
there is a rule of thumb about this-green cedar reeds growing in the water help clense the water
saaanen Says:
February 8th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Any plant that creates shade helps.But, algae comes from sunlight. Some people color their water blue, which I have heard helps. Others, like me, let the bloom occur and deal with it. When temps drop the algae goes.