Pond Treatment

Get a clear pond with natural pond remedies

When you have a pond you naturally want it to look beautiful and healthy. When you have clear and healthy pond water, your fish and plants will be happy and you can enjoy this to the fullest. To get the right balance and clear pond water, it is important that the parameters in your pond are correct and a biological balance is created. There are a number of biological processes going on in your pond and you have a mini ecosystem.

Read all about the ecosystem in your pond.

Proper balance in your pond

Proper balance in your pond is very important for the health and clarity of your pond. It is important that there is enough oxygen in the water and that the pH is stable. A proper balance of nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates is also essential. If the balance in your pond is disturbed, it can lead to excessive algae growth and other problems such as diseases in fish and plants. By regularly checking the water values and adjusting where necessary, you can ensure a healthy and clear pond where plants and animals can thrive.

There are several causes for a pond becoming out of balance:

• Excess waste from such things as feces from too many fish, decaying leaves and other organic waste in your pond
• Sudden increase in temperature in your pond and sunlight on your pond
• Excess nutrients due to fish being fed too much food
• With proper biological and/or mechanical filtration you can ensure that your pond remains in balance as much as possible and you can prevent extreme algae growth.

If you manually feed your fish you can quickly get the problem of them getting too much food. Do you want optimal balance in your fish's diet? Then consider purchasing a solar-powered fish feeder.

Benefits of good water quality

When you have the right balance in your pond and have good water quality, you will notice the following benefits:

• Fish are healthier because pollutants are less present
• Plants grow better because they can absorb nutrients that are otherwise absorbed by algae
• You can see the fish and plants in your pond better

Natural or mechanical filtration?

There are several ways to control different types of algae in your pond. You can treat the water in your pond by using natural pond remedies such as bacteria and carbon fertilizer that reduce algae growth in an environmentally friendly way. On the other hand, you can also use mechanical methods such as filter systems and UV-c devices to combat algae growth. Filter systems ensure that the water in the pond is continuously cleaned and purified of waste products, reducing the breeding ground for algae. UV-c devices are effective with algae removal in your pond through UV-c radiation. The disadvantage of mechanical methods is that they often use more energy and are less environmentally friendly than natural pond remedies.

While natural pond remedies are an environmentally friendly way to reduce the growth of algae in your pond, sometimes they may not be enough to completely control algae. Mechanical filtration using filter systems and UV-c devices can then provide an additional solution. Through a combination of natural remedies and mechanical filtration, you can effectively control the growth of algae in your pond and ensure a healthy and clear pond.

Here's how natural pond remedies work

Natural remedies such as BluNature Starter Bacteria and BluNature Carbon Fertilizer are an environmentally friendly way to reduce algae growth in your pond. Starter bacteria convert organic matter into plant nutrients and break down waste products, reducing the breeding ground for algae. Carbon fertilizer contains natural components such as fermented barley straw, humus and alder bark, which naturally reduce algae growth. By adding these natural agents to your pond, you create a healthy and balanced environment where plants and animals can thrive and algae growth is reduced.

When do you use which remedies?

You can use BluNature pond remedies from BluGarda in the following situations:

• You are starting a new pond or new filter
• The start of spring
• The pH values in your pond are not stable
• You want to reduce algae growth naturally
• You have problems with cloudy water
• For soft pond water

BluNature Carbon Fertilizer can be used to reduce pond algae growth naturally, making this remedy ideal when you suffer from too much algae in your pond.

BluNature Stable Water can be used to keep your pond's pH stable and increase carbonate hardness. This remedy is ideal when you have problems with unstable pH in your pond or are dealing with soft water.

BluNature Clear Water is perfect for times when you suffer from cloudy water. This natural pond remedy restores a completely clear pond within minutes to an hour. Use BluNature Clear Water 2-24 hours after application of BluNature Stable Water or when you have a hardness of at least 5°dKH

BluNature Starter Bacteria is perfect for a healthy start to your pond. This natural pond remedy is ideally suited for new installations, filter changes and winter stops and helps keep your pond water clean and healthy without the use of harmful chemicals.

Important values in your pond

There are several parameters in a pond that affect the health and clarity of the water. Important parameters to monitor and correct include the pH level of the water, the hardness of the water and the concentrations of nitrates, phosphates and oxygen in the water. For example, too high or too low a pH level can lead to algae growth and other problems in the pond. Too high a concentration of nitrates and phosphates can also promote algae growth. A lack of oxygen can lead to oxygen deficiency in fish and other aquatic animals. By regularly measuring water values and adjusting where necessary, you can ensure a healthy and clear pond where plants and animals can thrive.

About BluGarda pond remedies

BluGarda's BluNature pond remedies are produced in cooperation with the German company Bell Vital. Bell Vital has 50 years of experience in bringing water and ponds to quality in the most natural way possible. BluNature pond remedies from BluGarda are therefore produced with natural raw materials and without the addition of chemicals. This makes BluNature products a reliable product for your pond and safe for your plants, fish and other aquatic animals.