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Including a water feature in your landscaping plans can be add beauty and be a source of enjoyment for you and your family. Ponds are probably the most popular water feature for most homeowners. Koi fish can be added to add to the charm and attraction of this calming attraction.

One of the main problems you may find with your pond is the growth of unsightly algae on the surface of the water. Algae are tough plants that can take over the surface of the water, making it look messy and wreaking general havoc on the small ecosystem.

Not to worry! There are a few different options for pond algae control. Of course, there are good and bad types of algae, so you’ll need to pick a plan that will eliminate the bad algae and still allow the good variety to grow and provide nutrients for your fish.

The best way to prevent algae from growing is to add floating plants like Water Hyacinth to your pond. These provide competition for nutrients and deprive the algae of the light it needs to grow.

Since algae grows in stagnant water, aeration or circulation is a key factor in preventing algae from growing on the surface of your pond. A circulation pump ensures that the water is constantly moving, and the bad algae have no place to grow. Aeration is certainly important if you have a koi pond. It not only provides oxygen, but keeping the bad algae out is important for the health of the fish.

If you have not taken steps to prevent the growth of surface algae, you may already have an issue. New ponds are especially prone to algae growth, as the ecosystem has not yet balanced itself out. A good fix for getting rid of the existing algae is a filter, whether it be ultraviolet or biological. The benefit to UV filters is that they kill the bad algae’s DNA without harming the good algae that fish tend to feed on. A biological filter uses single-celled organisms that eat up the algae and compete for nutrients. Biological filters take a little longer to work and need to be cleaned and restocked from time to time.

Circulation pumps and filters are readily available for purchase. You can find floating plants easily as well, and they add beauty to the pond. Whichever of these options you choose for prevention or control, they are easily installed and maintained, and keep your pond healthy and aesthetically pleasing.

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