Q. I was wondering what causes string algae and what is good to get rid of it. I have had a pond for over 10 years. I had this problem a few years ago for the first time and have not had it for about four to five years. Any help is appreciated. My pond is small, only about 12 ft. x 10 ft. and 3 ft. deep.
-Windsor, Ontario
A. String algae is the most common problem in ornamental ponds. If you keep a balanced water ecosystem with Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner and Healthy Ponds bacteria, that will help greatly. Liquid barley straw extract, applied early in the season and regularly throughout, helps reduce or eliminate the string algae problem.
Even so, occasionally you may have algae blooms. Use AlgaeFix to clear up these blooms.
Happy Ponding!
-Dan Eskelson, Clearwater Landscapes, Inc.,
Priest River, Idaho
And another answer!
A. Algae is typically caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the pond and string algae is quite common in the spring when the weather starts to warm but the bacteria are still dormant. I’m giving you a link to a web page that talks about algae and includes different ways to handle it. Log onto http://www.aquascapeinc.com/ownermanualmaintenance and then scroll down to the section entitled “Algae Control.” This should give you the information you need.
-Jennifer Zuri
Aquascape, Inc.
