 Re: Algae bloom
Hi My name is Michele Wickman.
> I love your site! I have been referring to it for information. I was
> wondering though if you can answer a question for me, I have recently
> filled a brand new above ground 2500 gallon
> koi pond. It was perfectly crystal clear for about one month. Now though
> it is getting a pretty decent amount of algae bloom in the water. My
> pond is 4 feet deep and as a fish descends to that depth
> his or her white scales appear green in color indicating to me that the
> water is getting a considerable amount of algae. I have a 3000 gallon
> Bio Filter from Wlim also their UV sterilizer, for that capacity. All
> installed by a professional pond builder. Unfortunately, he is very ill
> and I feel uncomfortable troubling him with this problem at this time.
> Can you please tell me if I'm doing anything wrong. Feeding too much...
> is this the natural progression of a pond finding it's normal levels of
> bacteria...etc...
> I really was enjoying that perfectly clear water! Also is it a good idea
> to vacuum your pond bottom ( of course with a pond vacuum , run by a
> garden hose). Thank you so much for your time.
> I 'm new to all this and would really appreciate any help you could
> offer. All the best Michele.
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