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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 16:53:08 GMT 1
Despite it being moving water in my water feature, the water keeps going green. I've been putting food colouring in to help slow the development of algae, but it fades quickly in the sun.
Can anyone suggest a more long-term environmentally-friendly alternative?
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 16:59:01 GMT 1
Despite it being moving water in my water feature, the water keeps going green. I've been putting food colouring in to help slow the development of algae, but it fades quickly in the sun. Can anyone suggest a more long-term environmentally-friendly alternative? Do you have a photo of the water feature? |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 17:09:13 GMT 1
It's one of those cascade ones - a big bowl at the bottom with three smaller bowls - the top bowl spills into the next one down, then the lowest one, and finally into the large bowl which has a pump.
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Post by Sleepy on Apr 18, 2007 17:11:04 GMT 1
Oh! Oh dear!
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 17:52:39 GMT 1
There are chemicals you can put in these features that keep them clean, it is also designed for birdbaths if I remember correctly. I have some somewhere and if I can find it, I will let you know its name.
Keith
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 17:55:46 GMT 1
Found it, it is called Fountain Clear by Biotal. It says Prevents algae and green water, safe for fish, birds and wildlife.
Keith
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 17:59:35 GMT 1
Why "Oh dear" Sleepy? Oh that sounds like good stuff Madon - will it be safe for my cat to drink? She thinks the water feature is her own personal water bowl!!! :  |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 18:00:40 GMT 1
Here you are. And I bought it from here. Keith
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 18:04:36 GMT 1
Why "Oh dear" Sleepy? Oh that sounds like good stuff Madon - will it be safe for my cat to drink? She thinks the water feature is her own personal water bowl!!! : I expect so, cats can be classed as wildlife and my dog drinks out of the birdbath with no problems, even though the water doesn't last long, with Souki around, so hardly put it in now. Keith Edit. Just checked the first web site I gave you. It says safe with pets!! |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 18:08:50 GMT 1
Blimey it's not cheap! Still if you say it works Madon that's fine by me. Many thanks!
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 18:17:43 GMT 1
I've placed my order! Cheers Madon - I'll let you know how I get on! Px
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Post by madonplants on Apr 18, 2007 18:33:24 GMT 1
I've placed my order! Cheers Madon - I'll let you know how I get on! Px Crikey that was quick!! Yes it is good stuff, probably why it is expensive! I have only used it in birdbaths, but it worked really well. Direction are 25ml initially then same again every two weeks in growing season, then every 4 weeks at other times. So the 250mls does you a while. Keith |
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Post by plocket on Apr 18, 2007 19:21:29 GMT 1
Well the water feature is looking rather green Madon - I NEED to act quickly! ;D
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Post by The witch on Apr 18, 2007 22:02:13 GMT 1
Does it have the sun on it all day P?
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Post by plocket on Apr 19, 2007 8:16:18 GMT 1
Yep pretty much! I know it should be in a shady spot but I won't get to see it if I hide it  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 19, 2007 14:31:16 GMT 1
Its solar isnt it Plocket? If you put it in shade it wouldnt work! |
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Post by plocket on Apr 19, 2007 14:43:00 GMT 1
PML! Actually it comes with 6m of cable - so I can put it in the shade but still have the solar panel in the sun - clever huh?
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Post by sweetleaf on Apr 19, 2007 14:45:01 GMT 1
Very! ;D
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Post by plocket on Apr 19, 2007 16:53:02 GMT 1
Hehehe!!! Remind me to take a photo of it tomorrow - I'm a bit busy now!
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Post by madonplants on Apr 19, 2007 17:25:09 GMT 1
Maybe get some before and after shots. I mean one green and one not green!!  Keith |
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Post by plocket on Apr 19, 2007 17:33:01 GMT 1
Good plan Madon!!!
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Post by plocket on Apr 20, 2007 15:38:58 GMT 1
This is my water feature - with green stuff!!  |
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Post by madonplants on Apr 20, 2007 16:44:14 GMT 1
Oh it is green isn't it?? Has that stuff arrived yet?
Keith
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Post by plocket on Apr 20, 2007 18:12:34 GMT 1
Nope not yet Madon. Hopefully it will come tomorrow - I'll report back, don't worry! ;D
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Post by plocket on Apr 23, 2007 9:43:22 GMT 1
My stuff arrived this morning Madon - I can now treat my water garden! Not that the pump is going to work in this weather!!! : |
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