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Rinse it every other day or put in a circulating pump. The pump will only reduce, not rid, the bath of algae. More tips from FAQ Farmers: * I rinse my bird bath at least four times a week. * Scrub the bird bath with a stiff bristle brush, change the water, and repeat as necessary. There are also natural cleaners you can also use in between rinses such as enzymatic products to break down waste and even oxygen based cleaners that will oxidize muck in birdbaths to help clean them. Algae comes about due to sunlight and the moisture in the birdbath. It is not possible to permanently remove the algae without harming the birds. Things such as bleach will kill of the algae but will harm and/or discourage birds from using your birdbath. Algae is a natural process that although is not always beautiful to look at isn't going to harm the birds like many chemicals will. It is easier to just accept the algae rinse it off occasionally when it gets bad and know that it is going to form on anything that is exposed to nature and is wet.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoAlgae is natures invention for cleaning water. Where there is plant food, water and light, Algae will occur. Having more competition for the Algae by way of planting heaps of Water Plants in the tank, and also cutting down the amount of light available are things you could do to reduce the algae.
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∙ 14y agoAlgae are plants, and they are natures (evolved) way of cleaning water in the absence of competition from other plants. When there is water with an abundance of light, and plenty of plant food (nutrients), algae will naturally form to clean up and use the available food/nutrients and light. Reducing the length of time the lights are on or using lower intensity globes or both can assist, as can more water changes to reduce available food in the form of Nitrates and also adding more live plants (in particular floating plants) will reduce the amount of light and nutients available for the algae.
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I have had rosy barbs in the tank and they eat from the floor, are always loooking for something to eat. Keep tank away from sunlight, the darker the corner the better. Snails are tank cleaners, live plants, and other bottom feeders
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∙ 13y agoyou can keep your fish tank cleen by adding fresh water for your fishes every week and by cleaning it with a damp cloth on the outside
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When pool starts to turn green is it algae or moss?
algae. you need a sanitizer to keep it from growing!
Bird Bath?
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How can I keep the water from freezing in my bird bath over the winter months?
First of all, birds should only drink the water in bird baths, not get in it freezing winter weather. To keep it above freezing, there are heated bird baths. For more information check out www.a-home-for-wild-birds.com/bird-bath-heater.html.
Clear stuff growing in the fish tank?
that is algae get a fish tank scrapper and put a rubber glove on and clean it off otherwise it will keep growing
What can you put in the water of a bird bath that will keep the water more fresh and safe for birds?
F10 disinfectant
What ecological role do the fishes in the open-water zone and the fishes in swamps fill?
They are the ones that keep the algae from growing tomuch
What ecological role do the fishes in the open water zone and the fishes in swamp fill?
They are the ones that keep the algae from growing tomuch
What can I use in my water fountain to kill bugs that's not chlorine?
Try bleach. It should kill the bugs and keep algae from growing.
What temperature setting is safe for a heated bird bath?
The size of the heating element in the bird bath will determine the temperature. This in a colder climate will want to use a larger heating element. Most areas should keep the water between 40 and 50 degrees.
Can you wash your contaminated swimsuit in bleach to keep algae from growing in your pool?
Bleach can easily deteriorate spandex or lycra in a bathing suit. Probably not a good idea.
How do you keep algae from growing inside a fresh water tank?
buy a snail from walmart or a petstore. if it is a big one buy3-5 of them. they cost about $5 each.
Why does your pond keep turning green?
Algae Definitely algae. Use barley products to keep algae at bay, or other fish/environment safe means.
