Are there any cold water algae eaters?
Butterfly plecostomus These interesting little fish are commonly sold as Cold-water Algae Eaters but they are so much more than that.
What fish can I put in my pond to eat algae?
Fish that clean ponds by eating algae and other debris include the common pleco, the mosquitofish, the Siamese algae eater and the grass carp. Be careful with carp, koi and other bottom feeders. While they eat algae, they can also make your pond look dirty.
What sucker fish can live in cold water?
Hillstream Loach and Weather Loach The weather loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), also known as the dojo loach, the Oriental weather fish and the pond loach, can thrive in even cooler waters.
Can you put algae eaters in a pond?
Yes, some algae eaters will nibble down plants. Finding a balance between algae eating fish and pond plants that remove excess nutrients will help your pond glisten in natural clear beauty! The Flying Fox appearance is quite nice, and actually somewhat similar to another great algae eater, the Pond Loach!
What is the best way to get rid of algae in a pond?
Remove the algae from the surface of your pond with a skimmer or algae net. The easiest way to clean algae from the top of a pond is simply lifting it up and off. Use a skimmer or algae net to skim the surface of your pond, pulling the algae free and removing it from the pond.
Is rainwater bad for ponds?
Rain can be beneficial to your pond by providing a free, soft water supply that does not have chemicals like chlorine or chloramine. An acidic pond can quickly became harmful to your fish and using rain water is not recommended.
Does rainwater oxygenate a pond?
Simply, yes; rain will contribute oxygen to a pond. Rainwater is a helpful source of the dissolved oxygen your pond needs to thrive. It is also (usually) a clean and natural water source that can be confidently added to your pond water, due to the absence of harmful substances like chlorine.
What causes all the fish in a pond to die?
The most common cause of fish kills is suffocation due to lack of dissolved oxygen. Most dissolved oxygen is produced by algae and aquatic plants through photosynthesis. Ponds suitable for supporting fish should have a minimum pre-dawn oxygen level that is close to optimal levels required by the fish.