How to Clean Water Garden Ponds
Water garden ponds can create a beautiful addition to your outdoor landscape. Once you get your garden pond installed you can house it with fish to give it a really tranquil look. It should be noted that water garden ponds need to be cleaned frequently to prevent algae build-up.
Things you will need:
- Pond skimmer
- Pool brush
- Antimicrobial agent
- Use the pool skimmer to remove the algae. Rake the algae off the top, sides and bottom of the pond with the skimmer. It is important to do this process at least every two weeks, especially if you house fish in your water garden pond. Excess algae will smother the fish due to its high oxygen content. If you have more than eight fish in the water garden pond, it would be best to skim the algae once a week.
- Use a pool brush to clean the pond. Scrub the sides and bottom of the pond at least once a week. You should do this weekly even if no algae is present. If you do notice algae growth on the rock surfaces of the pond, scrub it away quickly. Do daily checks on the pond for algae if you have fish in it. If left unchecked, the fish could die from algae buildup.
- Purchase an antimicrobial agent. You can purchase this item at most home improvement or pool stores. Be sure to read the manufacturer label to make sure that the agent you select is safe to use if you have fish in your water garden. The antimicrobial agent should be used once a month.