Controlling algae is a matter of creating an ecosystem with balanced water. Too many nutrients in your pond give algae something to feast on. Remove the excess nutrients and algae won’t be able to thrive so easily. When you do experience an excess of algae, treat accordingly with one of ...
(Click on a star to add your rating) Algae in your swimming pool can be the most aggravating part of owning one. We often get the question "how do I get rid of algae". First you have to find the source. Algae can enter your swimming pool through wind, rain, or people entering ...
Algae are an important part of the ecosystems where they occur, but they can also become a nuisance for aquarists, pond keepers and swimming pool owners. In order to successfully combat algae it is important to understand what algae are and how they subsist. Just like a land living plant, ...
What is That Pink Slime in a Pool? Because of its appearance, you may have heard pink slime in a pool referred to as pink algae. But it’s not algae at all. It’sSerratia marcescens, also known as pink bacteria. You’ve probably seen it before, in your home, most likelyin your ...
Copper (II) sulfate is a potent algaecide and fungicide often used to kill algae in ponds. It should not be used to treat algae blooms, however, because the sudden die-off could leave oxygen-poor conditions in its wake. Copper sulfate also is poisonous to some invertebrates and potentially ...
Another suggestion is toapply diatomaceous earthto the soil, a soft powder made from fossilized algae, to kill any aphid/pest eggs. Drooping/Wilted Leaves If leaves appear generally lackluster and feel soft, it’s a good bet your basil plant hasn’t been watered lately. ...
So next time you're tempted to smash a cockroach before it runs under your refrigerator, consider that it may be helping to refuel a local forest when it isn't hanging around your house. But trust us: They're in no risk of going extinct any time soon. Cockroaches have been around sinc...
While cleaning surfaces, it's important to be careful with handling bleach; improper use or mixing with certain chemicals can make bleach toxic. The chlorine in bleach is the same as the chlorine in drinking water and in a swimming pool. In fact, you can use chlorine bleach to treat a sw...
Knowing how to clean a patio without a pressure washer is key if you want that backyard gleam but don't have specialized equipment for the task. In this step-by-step guide, our industry experts advise on the steps to manual patio cleaning, including how to treat stains, what adaptations ...
Providinggood lightwill result in brighter, more compact but faster-growing Java moss, but there is a catch. Strong light that isn’t perfectly balanced with nutrients and CO2 could easily result in a clump of algae-covered Java moss in your aquarium. ...