Algaecides such as AlgaeFix can be deadly to your pond fish and other animals if not used properly. When applying any algaecide, maximum aeration is needed — the dying algae consumes a lot of oxygen, and that drop can be enough to kill your fish.
Reacting to a Problem vs. Solving It
Using an algaecide to battle green pond water should be a temporary remedy at most. The goal for every backyard fish pond should be a balanced ecosystem — accomplished through a healthy mix of plants, fish, and beneficial bacteria. You should question any store or contractor that offers up an algaecide as the first solution to green water. Using these products means you’re reacting to a problem, not addressing what’s actually causing it.
A Safety Note
If you have pets, birds, or children who interact in or around your pond, do you really want them drinking or playing in water laced with a powerful algaecide? My dogs and kids play in our ponds almost every day — I want to make sure their aquatic playground is as safe as possible.
Why It’s Still One of the Top Sellers
So why is AlgaeFix one of the top-selling pond products in the Oklahoma City area, and the nation for that matter? The answer is simple: it works. It kills green water and string algae, and our society is accustomed to quick fixes and easy solutions. In my opinion, though, the potential harm from using algaecides in a backyard pond outweighs that “quick fix” convenience.
You should question any store or contractor that offers up Algaefix as the first solution.
The Real Fix Takes More Work
The truth is that pond ecosystems are often difficult to establish — especially if a pond isn’t designed to be plant-friendly. We help hundreds of Central Oklahoma pond owners every year understand the basics of building a healthy, balanced pond, so they can apply these same philosophies to their own backyard.