Nishikoi Clear Waters Blanketweed Treatment 1L

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Nutrients from manures and fertilisers can be washed in to a pond by heavy rain. Ideally design and build a pond to avoid this, and do not apply these close to the pond We believe there are arguably too many solutions of how to get rid of Blanket Weed online and, not all of them are necessarily the right thing to do. For example, one obvious solution that may have crossed your mind would be to physically remove the Blanket Weed with a tool such as a Blanket Weed brush. We highly suggest you avoid this method, no matter how desperate you are. This is simply because pulling and moving the Blanket Weed encourages it to release spores in the pond water that will eventually result in even more Blanket Weed growing in the future. This applies to both the floating and submerges types. Air Pumps & Accessories Air Pump Alarms Air Pump Spares Air Pumps Air Stones & Discs Airline Hose Airline Fittings Manifolds Oxygen Meters & Regulators Rubber Air Diffusers Venturi for Koi Ponds Bottom Drains Aerated Bottom Drains Retro Fit Bottom Drains Standard Bottom Drains Barley Straw & Barley Straw Flakes: Barley straw ( Barley Flakes) are the traditional and natural method to stop blanket weed from growing. It is a preventative method that needs to be added in spring. Simply add the barley straw to your pond and over time it decays; releasing a safe level hydrogen peroxide which prevents algae cells from forming. Your pond should be aerated and exposed to partial sunlight to increase efficiency. It may take 6-8 weeks for the barley straw to become active below 10 °C but only 1- 2 weeks above 20 °C. They work best on the surface of the water (you can anchor them in place to avoid them sinking) and in moving water. It may take between 3-6 months for your barley straw to fully decay and then it should be replaced. Adding barley straw to an algae covered pond during prolonged hot weather may remove oxygen out of the pond. Divide and re-pot deep-water aquatics with floating leaves, such as waterlilies, if they’ve becometoo large – see our guide to growing waterlilies

To treat floating type, we recommend you use Blanketweed Klear. This is a granular treatment that you can apply directly on top of the Blanket Weed and works within 24 hours to kill it, meaning you can safely remove the Blanket Weed after a day. Non Return Valves Brass Non Return Valves PVC Non Return Valves BSP Threaded Nylon Fittings BSP Thread to Hosetails BSP Threaded Fittings Filter Cages & Sight Glasses Filter Cages Sight Glasses The easiest way to drain the pond is to use a pump, which can be rented for the day from a machinery hire shopOrganic matter falling into the water such as leaves and plant debris will rot down and release nutrients. Regularly removing the leaves can help prevent a build-up of them Although it is unsightly, it can have it uses. Fish love to spawn in it, it makes a fantastic home for fish fry and is the first food for tadpoles when they emerge from their eggs. However, it can also be dangerous. Some large fish can get tied up in it and die, Sturgeon are well known for this but we have also heard of large Koi being affected. It can also have a negative impact on the oxygen levels in your ponds. Like most plants algae produces oxygen during the day, but reverses the process at night, so too much blanketweed in a pond may mean that the fish are starved of oxygen just before dawn. First, consider whether a total clean-out is really necessary.The traditional advice is to give small ponds a complete overhaul to remove debris every five years, and give large ponds a thorough clean every ten years.

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Hitting the perfect balance between nutrients and uptake from pond plants. It’s not as hard to achieve as you might fear. dense growths of hair-like green strands that float under or on the surface or cling to plants at the side of the pond – these are known as blanket weed or silkweed Snails:Ramshorn snails will eat your pond algae alongside any uneaten fish food! They are usually available in shops during the summer, but ensure you introduce only Ramshorn snails as they are particularly good for algae. You can find out more information on Pond Snails here. The main types of blanket weed control are barley straws, blanket weed control solutions, tablets and electronic devices. Barley straws will naturally break up blanketweed and create holes in the skin it creates across the surface of your pond. The blanket weed control solutions and tablets use different chemical formulas to treat the invasive weed, while the electronic devices in our range use a small electric pulse to kill the weed in the water.

It consumes large amounts of oxygen from pond water. This creates a harmful environment because aquatic plants and fish are forced to compete with it for oxygen. Especially in summer, when pond oxygen levels are low. 4. Deprives Pond Plants General Solutions Here are some general solutions that may be effective in controlling blanket weed in a pond: Bowls, Nets & Tanks Leaf & Debris Nets Koi Measuring Bowls & Tanks Pond Cover Nets Koi Inspection Bowls Telescopic Poles & Net Heads Complete Koi Nets Koi Isolation Nets Koi Transfer Tubes Culling Nets Fish Handling Electrical Auto Top Up Equipment Controls For Garden & Pond Switch Boxes & Cable Connectors However, cleaning out a pond can seriously disrupt itsnatural ecosystem, which can take several years to recover. It canalso be physically demanding and messy work, especially with a large pond. And you need a lot of collected rainwater to refill the pond afterwards. For tips on maintaininga healthy pond ecosystem,see our guide to wildlife ponds. To treat submerged Blanket Weed, we suggest you use Algae Klear Xtra, which is a liquid treatment that will be more effective at travelling down to where the submerged Blanket Weed has anchored itself to, also killing it and cutting off it off from its environment which then allows you to again, safely remove it from the pond.As mentioned before, both types of Blanket Weed come from the same source, that source is algae. Therefore both types are caused by the same thing, despite their slight difference in characteristics. So the question now is, what actually does cause Blanket Weed? Don’t add more nutrients. Rotting vegetation such as dead leaves falling into the pond from surrounding trees, fresh water added to the pond during drought periods or run-off from surrounding areas, especially farm land, will all give the nutrient levels a boost. Blanketweed is the common name given to filamentous (string) algae, but it actually comes in different forms, from a short (2-3mm) growth on the side of the pond which breaks up as you touch it to strong strands which can grow 3-4m long and all sorts in between. Pond Heating Ice Free Heaters Air Source Heat Pumps Electric Heaters Heat Exchangers Thermostats/ Digistats and Probes Pond Maintenance Pond Accessories Pond Vaccums & Accessories Pond Pumps Vario Pumps - Save Electricity External Pond Pumps Submersible Pond Pumps Fountain Pond Pumps Sump Pond Pumps Pump Accessories Landscapers and gardeners will therefore be looking to clear all blanket weeds from their ponds as soon as possible, to ensure the health and aesthetic beauty of their outdoor space. Thankfully, there are many blanket weed treatments available. What Are the Best Blanket Weed Treatments?