Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Fountain Algae
My front yard fountain with the warm weather has developed a light (green) algae cover at the bottom. I have been adding algaecide clarifier that does not stop the problem. It was suggested to try hydrogen peroxide which also doesn’t work. I know I will probably have to drain the fountain, clean the bottom and refil, but I don’t want the same problem to start all over again. Any suggestions to remedy the problem will be appreciated.
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One small tablet pool chlorine, we use it on ours
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Bleach wash rinse
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I agree and do the same thing. If any birds are stupid enough to drink from it, Darwin has just done the avian gene pool a favor
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Try putting a chlorine tablet in the bottom, once it is cleaned.
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Wish someone had already suggested that
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Wash it clean, put about 10 pre-1972 pennies in it.
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Need to change the water. Clean surfaces. Add new water.
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Algae can be controlled by removing the phosphates in the water. A pool store sells such products.
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Clorean
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I use 2 products made by Fountec. First is their Algaecide/Clarifier. One drop per gallon of water each week. Second is their Scale/Stain Remover. One tablespoon per month. The water in our fountain stays crystal clear, with no algae or white scale buildup. Sold in 8oz bottles (Amazon) which will last a long time.
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I had several fountains up north. Try adding vinegar after a good cleaning, it's safe for birds and critters.
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The chlorine evaporates from the water, so the birds aren’t getting any when they drink it.
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