Wouldn’t it be nice to look at a pond, where you can watch several fish swimming here and there, water lilies blooming and clear water flowing? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Maintaining a pond can be a little laborious too. It is very difficult especially on keeping your pond water clean. There are a lot of reasons why pond water get murky. It is really surprising to know the reasons behind it.
The most common cause of the murkiness of the water is due to too much algae present in your pond. It is a common knowledge that algae can be a nuisance not only in your aquariums, but most especially in your ponds. When you notice that your water is turning green, it means that there is an excessive amount of unicellular algae in your pond. Some of these algae float to the surface of the water and blooms. Others will just merely remain suspended in the water column that will cause the pond water to look dark.
Another reason of the murkiness of the water can be due to overpopulation of the fish in your pond. If your pond has a lot of fish in it, it is very conducive for algae problems we have to remember that excess waste from the fish will stimulate more algae growth. According to some research, non-aerated ponds should only have 12-inch fish per ten square feet of surface area. When it comes to aerated ponds, it should only have 12-inch fish per 2-3 square feet. This will give the fish enough space to move in and to grow in.
Another reason of the murkiness of the water is because of too much fertilizer leeching in from the lawn or nearby plants can sometimes add up to the pond’s nitrogen content. We should therefore be wary when putting fertilizers in your plant, especially if it is near your pond. Using traditional fertilizer mixes will increase the algae growth, so it will be for the best if we can use a type of soil that is designed for potting aquatic plants when adding them to your pond. Still, if you can avoid the mixing of pond water and soil, do so.
Too much sunshine can also be a problem in maintaining the clarity of your pond water. Sunshine can do good things with your plants, but not with pond. Too much sunlight in your pond can also elevate the growth rate of the algae in your pond. For the best solution to this problem, before starting your pond, you have to strategically place your pond near buildings and fences which can cast a shadow over your pond.
You also have to consider the water that you use when you refill your pond. We are very much aware that we use chemicals to sterilize our water, but we have to take note that these chemicals can also increase the rate of algae bloom. Also, you have to make sure that you remove the decaying plants in your ponds, for this will also contribute in algae bloom.
It takes several months before our new pond stabilizes its ecological state. It is therefore usual for the water to be murky in the first few months. The worst thing you’ll do is to empty, clean and refill your pond time to time. You have to be vigilant first as the new organisms in your pond adapt to one another.
Wouldn’t it be nice to look at a pond, where you can watch several fish swimming here and there, water lilies blooming and clear water flowing? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Maintaining a pond can be a little laborious too. It is very difficult especially on keeping your pond water clean. There are a lot of reasons why pond water get murky. It is really surprising to know the reasons behind it.
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