POND & STRING ALGAE CONTROL
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Pond & Water Feature Algae & String Algae Control
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Pond & Water Feature Algae Control
If you're looking for water feature algae control or string algae solutions for your Southeast Wisconsin (WI) , Greater Milwaukee Area, and Lake Country area pond, water feature, you're in the right spot. 4D Exteriorscapes has the experience needed to help you control the "Green Monster" in your water feature, as well as provide whatever maintenance or services needed to keep your newly upgraded water feature running, and looking it's best and algae free all season.
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What Causes " The Green Monster " ?Pond algae is unsightly to most pond owners. Finding a balanced growth of healthy algae in your pond or water feature is really quite common. Once you have a general understanding of a few basic principles and water treatments, it can be brought under control.
As long as you remember, "There is no such thing as an algae free pond", you will have a better grasp on the subject when dealing with pond cleaning in the spring or fall. Algae blooms occur when there is an excessive amount of nutrients in your pond or water features. Excessive nutrients definition breaks down into - " a nitrogen rich environment " |
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Most Common Algae Issues That Cause " The Green Monster "
Improper Or Not Enough Filtration
Contrary to popular belief, a pump sitting at the bottom of your pond is not an actual working filter. Most pieced together ponds have a mix-match of products in hopes of proper filtration. There are many systems that work really well, but they all take a pre-set amount of routine maintenance.
Way Too Many Fish or Over Feeding
Too Many Fish or Over Feeding Ponds that are overstocked with too many fish certainly promote pond string algae. It is so tempting to buy and buy, forgetting that the koi we buy are babies. As they grow, we have an even more acute lack of space, and process ever growing waste. Imagine a 4 inch baby has grown to 1 foot, 3 times it's size, in few months! The end result is increasing nitrogen levels, which in turn becomes nutrients for algae blooms.
Non Regimented Water Treatments
The improper usage, or complete lack of natural water treatments, promotes pond algae. A pond is only as healthy as the water in it. We provide a full selection of pond water treatments necessary to create a balanced, healthy, and happy pond. Treating pond algae with pond chemicals is not a long term solution, it’s a quick fix that puts additional stress on your pond. So take care, and read all directions before just dumping them into your pond.
Excess Rainwater Nitrogen Runoff
We have noticed over the years that we receive many phone calls about algae blooms after long, heavy, rainy periods. The rainwater is full of nitrogen which is ultimately a fertilizer that algae can feed on. Having poor filtration, or low circulation will enhance the algae blooms based on how much rain the pond has collected.
Contrary to popular belief, a pump sitting at the bottom of your pond is not an actual working filter. Most pieced together ponds have a mix-match of products in hopes of proper filtration. There are many systems that work really well, but they all take a pre-set amount of routine maintenance.
Way Too Many Fish or Over Feeding
Too Many Fish or Over Feeding Ponds that are overstocked with too many fish certainly promote pond string algae. It is so tempting to buy and buy, forgetting that the koi we buy are babies. As they grow, we have an even more acute lack of space, and process ever growing waste. Imagine a 4 inch baby has grown to 1 foot, 3 times it's size, in few months! The end result is increasing nitrogen levels, which in turn becomes nutrients for algae blooms.
Non Regimented Water Treatments
The improper usage, or complete lack of natural water treatments, promotes pond algae. A pond is only as healthy as the water in it. We provide a full selection of pond water treatments necessary to create a balanced, healthy, and happy pond. Treating pond algae with pond chemicals is not a long term solution, it’s a quick fix that puts additional stress on your pond. So take care, and read all directions before just dumping them into your pond.
Excess Rainwater Nitrogen Runoff
We have noticed over the years that we receive many phone calls about algae blooms after long, heavy, rainy periods. The rainwater is full of nitrogen which is ultimately a fertilizer that algae can feed on. Having poor filtration, or low circulation will enhance the algae blooms based on how much rain the pond has collected.
We Service Southeast Wisconsin, Greater Milwaukee Area
We are located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Contact us if you don't see your town listed.
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Waukesha County, Washington County, Ozaukee County
Muskego, Mukwonago, North Prairie, New Berlin, Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Delafield, Nashotah, Okauchee, Pewaukee, Hartland, Sussex, Brookfield, Elm Grove, Menomonee Falls, Lannon, Chenequa, Cedarburg, Jackson, Germantown, Mequon, Thiensville, Grafton, Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Wauwatosa, Shorewood, River Hills, Oak Creek, Richfield
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