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crummybuttons 04-20-2013 07:01 AM

Gold Fish Pond
 
I have a small pond with some gold fish in it but can't seem to keep up with the algae. Need advice here on keeping the pond clear.

Madelaine Amee 04-20-2013 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by crummybuttons (Post 662788)
I have a small pond with some gold fish in it but can't seem to keep up with the algae. Need advice here on keeping the pond clear.

How to Clean Algae From a Backyard Pond | eHow.com

This site has some good information on algae in a backyard pond.

pklein9747 04-20-2013 11:11 AM

We, too, have a goldfish pond in our yard and had a tough time initially getting it clear. We used an algae product that we bought at Lowe's (it's by the pond supplies in the outside nursery area) We also purchased plants for the water which, I think, really helped. The initial plants we purchased from Touch of Paradise up on 441 in Ocala. They specialize in ponds and water plants. Now, I just periodically use two Tetra Products (available in Walmart) Tetra Easy Balance and Tetra Algae Control. The only plant we have now in the pond is a water lily we purchased at Lowes. Keep in mind that you will always have algae in the pond...some algae is necessary and beneficial for the fish. Oh...and a good pond filter is an absolute necessity.

Enjoy your pond and goldfish. We love ours!!

tropicalkaren 06-23-2013 11:30 AM

Howdy, We have 7 goldfish in a 75gal tank that are about 5 years old and 10" long. We are looking to rehome them. Would you like them?

Thanks, Karen

Quixote 06-26-2013 04:00 AM

No, not serious....
 
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Originally Posted by tropicalkaren (Post 696458)
Howdy, We have 7 goldfish in a 75gal tank that are about 5 years old and 10" long. We are looking to rehome them. Would you like them?

Thanks, Karen

I'd like them if you can assure me that they'd be delicious! Do they come with recipes?...

kittygilchrist 06-26-2013 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tropicalkaren (Post 696458)
Howdy, We have 7 goldfish in a 75gal tank that are about 5 years old and 10" long. We are looking to rehome them. Would you like them?

Thanks, Karen

haha. the kitty picture with the offer to rehome fish is priceless.

babbs455 06-26-2013 05:43 AM

MORE PLANTS!!!! I built an outdoor pond about 7 years ago and my water is crystal clear...you need plants in there...more than you probably have now.

jimbo2012 06-26-2013 07:15 AM

+1

if that don't work add barley straw


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