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Water/fish pond virgin

sfchoosier Oct 08, 2005 10:23 AM

Heres the scenerio, I have a appx 1000 gal pond with 4 goldfish, a pump to handle 1000 gal and a skimmer/filter. We have had this since beginning of summer. Ive done little to it, adding algeafix every so often, water appears clear, but rocks/gravel are not only developing what I think is normal algea, but also a algea that is almost "aqua" in color. How often are filters to be changed ? I have 2 media filter pads and bag of lava rock in my waterfall, not sure about maintenance of the skimmer, what is the timeframe and upkeep of these things. Thank you

Replies (2)

PHLaure Oct 09, 2005 08:50 PM

Does the pond get any shade? Do you have plants in it?

sfchoosier Oct 20, 2005 10:35 AM

Yes it does have a bit of shade, and I have a few plants in it, not a lot.

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