is it possible for an algae eater of some sort to live in a

[krap101]

pond? because my pond is full of algae. and i was hoping i could use algae for the betterment of a fish.

so yeah...

 

[Guest]

Yeah, a fair amount of folks have kept various algae eaters and/or plecos in a pond, BUT, you MUST get it back out before the temps drop in the late sumer/early fall (that obviously depends on your climate).

I'd reccommend using barley straw or another natural solution to rid your pond of algae instead of using a pleco or algae eater.

 

[krap101]

barley straw?... dunno wut that is. ill have to bring my goldfish in before the winter because my pond isnt big enough. 100G. so i was also wondering will it do okay if i take it out there and bring it in with all my goldfish?

 

[fishstixs05]

another way is to plant your pond. once the plants take off, they should absorb the nurtients and prevent algae growth. Not sure if you already have it planted...

 

[krap101]

yeah. i have 3-4 elephant thingy's 1 lilly 1 water iris and one big thingamagiggy