Cloudy pond water

Cloudy pond water can have a number of causes. For example, the biological balance may be disturbed or perhaps the filter is not working properly. We have listed the most common causes of cloudy pond water for you:

• A newly constructed pond where the water is not yet fully in biological equilibrium
• The pond’s water was recently refreshed
• The oxygen plants are worked out
• The pond is in full sun all day long
• The filter is not working or not working properly
• After a rainstorm, garden soil washed into the pond.

To obtain clear water, a mineral hardness of at least 8 °DH is a requirement. Therefore, if the pond water is cloudy, do a pond test first. If the GH value is less than 8 °DH, it is important to increase the hardness. Special hardness increasing agents are available for this purpose.

By increasing water hardness and promoting a balanced mineral balance, your pond will once again meet the requirements for clear water. Provide a good pond edge that prevents garden soil from washing into the pond. For example, use peat for the edge.

Sometimes the environment acidifies, resulting in fish and plants that can no longer live in it. Often, however, nature will take corrective action and an explosion of algae growth occurs. But this, too, is undesirable for the pond. Although fish are not bothered by algae growth, it severely hinders the growth of underwater plants in particular.

Adding pond bacteria

When disturbance of the population of microorganisms occurs, agents are available that can quickly restore the balance. Such agents stimulate plant growth and have a slowing effect on algae growth. Furthermore, it ensures a clear and healthy pond environment. If we proceed with some insight, exercise sufficient patience and perform regular maintenance, the biological balance in your pond can remain intact for years without great effort.