Nishikoi Clear Waters Blanketweed Treatment 1L

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Blanket weeds are a blight for many gardeners, covering ponds with an unsightly green growth and harming the health of pond life. It’s therefore important to target these stringy green algae as soon as they appear, whether in a garden pond, or a larger public one. There are a series of blanket weed treatments available in the UK, helping to restore a pond to pristine condition. But it’s ultimately more important to treat the root cause of algae growth in a pond. Why UK Gardeners Hate Blanket Weeds in Their Ponds Divide and re-pot deep-water aquatics with floating leaves, such as waterlilies, if they’ve becometoo large – see our guide to growing waterlilies Food Additives & Feeding Fish Feeding Rings Fish Food Additives Koi Treats Hand Feeding Treats Natural Fish Food Treats All Fish Food Take care when applying fertiliserto nearby lawns – only feed if essential and use the minimum effective dose,to avoid any excess nutrients running into the pond

PVC Imperial Pressure Pipe & Fittings PVC Imperial High Pressure Fittings PVC Imperial High Pressure Pipe Solvent Weld Heavy Duty Pipe & Fittings Heavy Duty Metric Solvent Fittings Heavy Duty Metric Solvent Pipe Oase Push Fit Pipe & Fittings Flexible Rubber Boot Connectors Flexi Connector - Standard Use Flexi Connector - Fernco More Flexible Rubber Boot Connectors Tap water is rich in minerals, so avoid using this to fill or top up a pond where possible and use collected rainwater instead Hydra Quartz is a highly effective treatment to rid your pond of blanket weed as it starves the blanket weed by absorbing the nutrients on which the weed survives on. The blanket weed growth dies off normally within two to three days, after which, it can be safely removed without the risk of releasing spores into the water. Features & Advantages Fish can get tangled and caught up in the submerged blanket weed. If unable to escape, it can result in the fish suffocating and dying.

Top up ponds with fish if the water level drops significantly. Evaporation in hot or windy weather can reduce oxygenation, causing problems for fish. Ideally use rainwater from a butt, as the nutrients in tap water encourage algae. If you must use mains water, warm it in the sun first and add in small quantities, to avoid a sudden temperature drop. Topping up isn’t usually necessary if there are no fish – most wildlifewill cope with fluctuating water levels. If the pond liner becomes visible, consider adding a stone-covered liner or allowing pond-side plants to grow over the edge, to help disguise the exposed liner and protect it from sunlight Solution 1: Pond Clarifiers. Pond clarifiers are specially formulated products that can help improve water clarity. Binding together the suspended particles, including blanket weed, causing them to sink or be filtered out. This can help reduce the presence of blanket weed in the water column and prevent its growth. Aquaforte Hikari Kiyomizu Koi Food Koi Logic Kusuri Nishikoi NT Labs Ogata Roto Innovations Yamitsu All Brands

Testing your water quality regularly will help to detect any spikes in nitrate levels. A high nitrate level can cause algae blooms. Excessive organic debris and fish waste can cause nitrate levels to rise. Healthy pond plants can help absorb excess nitrate, so the addition of new pond plants may help if you are experiencing this problem regularly.Danger to pond fish: As blanket weeds are dense and stringy, they can cause animals to become trapped, whether that’s fish within the pond or insects around it.