So what if you have a UV and you're still having issues with green water? What next?
The effective life span of an average uv bulb lasts approx 3 seasons (March through October) or 18 months. After that, it's time to replace- even if it's "lit".
Clean your quartz sleeve. Remove any calcium buildup, and if it's dry and still hazy, replace it. The quartz sleeve needs to be clean to transfer as much wavelength to the algae as possible.
Slow your water flow. Sometimes your water flow is too much for the strength of the uv unit you are using. By simply slowing the water flow, you will increase contact time, and be more effective.
Cool off your pond. Algae thrive in environments in excess of 58 degrees farenheit. Many hobbiests prefer a uv shade covering over their pond to deter predators, cool their water, and promote an environment that allows a social gathering spot even on the hotter days of the summer.
Clean the bottom of debris. Koi stir up debris on the bottom that promote algae growth and clog filtration.
String Algae is a problem that affects most ponds, the rapid growing filamentous stringy algae can spoil the appearance of the pond. It will also clog pumps and filtration equipment.
Award Winning Interpet Pond Balance is the solution to this problem. Pond Balance is a unique non-algicide plant friendly formula ensuring that no harm comes to any other pond plants, fish, filtration bacteria or water using wildlife. Pond Balance does not affect plants because it works by making unavailable a nutrient that is only required by filamentous algae and thus literally starves it out of existence. Pond Balance also contains plant stimulants and so helps establish a naturally balanced pond.
String algae grows all of the time but it does best in clear, moving water. The reason string algae grows best in these conditions is that in clear water there is very little competition for nutrients and the movement of the water affords a constant supply of food. String algae also grows well in the winter time.
String algae in the koi pond or water garden is a problem that affects most of us as the rapid growing filamentous string algae can spoil the appearance of the pond. String algae will also clog pumps and filtration equipment. Algae in a water garden will grow on and choke out your plants. Control of algae in your koi pond or water garden can be as simple as a monthy addition of Pond Balance. Pond balance gives you control of algae in your pond!
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Simply put, we have virtually everything you'll need for your ultraviolet filtration needs. We carry all of the major manufacturers, and the best price is guaranteed on Tetra, Aqua, Danner, Pondmaster, Savio, Oase, and Matala UV Clarifiers and Sterilizers. Everything you'll need for your UV Filtration needs are right here! Free shipping on all orders over $50.00!
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