redkeane16

hi first timer, having trouble with algae and water clarity, pond 1500 gallon with blagdon cyclone 16000 filter and blagdon hybrid 6000 pump, so im guessin this set up aint up to the job , any suggestions thanks?

sandy

Clarity ? is it green water if so how much sun does your pond get ? maybe you need a bigger UV . More info on your pond may help people to help out .

redkeane16

, water green, cant see to the bottom of pond. 24w uv in filter. algae all over the sides and plants

faz201283

i had/have the same problem with my 2000 gallon pond lthough it clearing up on its own as the weather cools down its still bit murky, i bought a 55w UV light which ill install tomoro if i can get some tubing, if i were you i would up your UV

redkeane16

gonna giv it ago ,thinkin of switchin to an easy pod

Davej

Hiya

Clarity is just the bit that we like , the fish dont care as long as the Ammonia and Nitrite levels are OK..

Test of whether a filter needs upgrading is these numbers - are they OK?

Dave

redkeane16

yes levels are o.k , cant see my koi unless they come up to the surface though. have been workin away a lot recently so water changes and filter cleaning has sufferd a bit

platinumvi

Its a pain that algae lol, have you room to install a vegetable filter, i put 2 on mine plus plants in shallow area of pond, and for 1st time this yr i've had no probs with algae or blanket weed.
You might also try running another filter along side your current 1, as your fish grow you'l prob find it'll struggle a little bit, my ponds in direct sun light so you'll get there

redkeane16

hi, yes thinkin of a eazy pod or bakki shower , i have plants in water still green after daily filter cleans and 20% water change

platinumvi

Not sure you should be cleaning filter every day to be honest, if it needs doing then your def right in putting another filter on, your set up might work better next yr anyway when its more established