Pond Balance String Algae Treatment Our Experience & Observations
Algae Bloom in a pond with loose rock and gravel on the floor of the pond   If you have large amounts of string algae in your pond, such as shown above, it is best to remove it by hand prior to treating your pond.

Pond Balance makes key micro-nutrients unavailable to string algae. Pond Balance loosens string algae for easy removal by hand or filtration. Treats:     US gal.  Imperial gal.     S723 Pond Balance 3000 gal.  3,600 gal. 29.00  [Buy] S726 Pond Balance 9000 gal.  11,000 gal.  43.00 [Buy] S727 Pond Balance 56,000 gal.  60,000 gal  159.00  [Buy]

After using this product for 6 years, we have found "Pond Balance" to be quickest in eliminating string algae (called "blanket weed" in the U.K.) in ponds as well as eliminating planktonic algae (split pea soup green water) in some ponds without the use of an ultraviolet filter. However we continue to find UV filters less expensive and less time consuming overall in the long term elimination of planktonic algae. Ultraviolet filters also act as a prophylactic for free swimming pathogens. Observations through our own use & feedback from our customers:   The continued use of ultraviolet filtration does not seem to negatively affect the performance of "Pond Balance".   You will probably not see any signs of improvement until the end of the third treatment. (However, some of our customers have reported visible difference after only one treatment!) A single dose will usually not achieve desired results: Use once a week for 4 weeks, then once or twice per month thereafter, i.e., S726 is a 6-week supply for a 1500 gallon pond.   Desirable algae covering the bottom and sides of the pond appears only slightly affected by "Pond Balance" by the end of the fourth treatment, then recovers quickly.   "Pond Balance" appears to eliminate string algae in waterfalls where a constant flow of water occurs.   "Pond Balance" appears to produce the desired "gin colored" water strived for in koi ponds and watergardens.   "Pond Balance" aids in Lily plant health by eliminating string algae growth on stems and pads.   We recommend the use of "Pond Balance" initially to reduce the string algae and "Barley Extract" to maintain algae balance in the pond.   Never attempt to remove the dark green short fuzzy type algae that grows on the sides and bottom of your pond. This is beneficial algae.

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