Keep pond water clear

A POND must have a balanced ecosystem for the water to remain crystal clear. But before you reach for the chemicals, try these eco-friendly methods.

Pea soup

Uneaten fish food feeds algae, which causes water to turn green and a scum to form around the pond edges. It is not harmful but is unsightly and ruins the enjoyment of keeping fish and aquatic plants.

The simple solution is to stop feeding fish until the water clears and when you resume, scoop out anything not eaten within ten to 15 minutes.

Clog horror

Blanket weed becomes a problem where there are too few plants to shade the surface of the water.

If left uncontrolled, the string-like