Unbelievable Tricks to Banish Blanket Weed Forever!

You probably came across our video by searching for how to get rid of blanket weed, blanket weed removal or blanket weed tips.
In today's video, Mark talks us through 5 ways to remove the blanket weed.
Chapters -
00:00 - How to get rid of blanket weed
00:58 - Solution 1 - Pond Clarifiers
01:17 - Solution 2 - Algae Control Products
01:54 - Solution 3 - Pond Aeration
02:12 - Solution 4 - Mechanical Removal
02:42 - Solution 5 - Pond Maintenance
04:10 - Effectiveness of Blanket Weed Solutions
05:10 - 4 More Videos
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Solution 1 - Pond Clarifiers
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Solution 2 - Algae Control Products.
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Solution 3 - Pond Aeration
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Solution 4 - Mechanical Removal
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Solution 5 - Pond Maintenance
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[@SnugglesPlays]

Might be worth adding or pointing out to people that numerous creatures can lay eggs in blanket weed, including newts sometimes, so if you have to remove it, put it in a separate bucket with some water and just monitor it every few days in case something has hatched and needs putting back in the pond. 🙂❤

[@ThePondAdvisor]

thats a great tip

[@jimmyfaulkner5746]

Should have done that this evening , gonna build a small blanket week pond set up nearby for the little bits I normally leave on the sides

[@twunderaquatics1770]

The more shelf and floating plants you have, the better off you are. Do not overstock or over feed. I don't use chemicals just plants.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Best way, work with mother nature and not against her.

[@KoiAddiction]

Straight forward and to the point! Good stuff MATE ;)

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you,

[@DadHD]

Nice one bud. Thankfully as the pond is just finished I'm not in this fight just yet! You and the aquascape guys were a huge help in how I made the pond.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thank you for your support, glad we are apart of your journey.

[@Poseidonponds]

Great advice from the Pond Advisor!!!

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Sending you appreciation for your support

[@djswaterscapesandlandscaping]

Great video

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks mate, send gratitude

[@lukeworrall8518]

Quality video this

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Looks like it's on it's way up the charts lol 😆

[@jacquiemmett5748]

Thank you ❤

[@ThePondAdvisor]

You're welcome 😊

[@lukoscreyden]

I have a raised pond with a filtration system. Since late last year, after getting a new filtration system (the old one was dying), i have been getting a lot of this growth in the pond. The pond SHOULD be much cleaner than before. Could this be due to foreign plant material falling into the pond? Should plants be moved away from the pond?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Debris will create more nutrients so blanket weed will feed on that extra load.

[@Padded1Cell]

How much impact does frog spawn have? We've had quite a big increase in blamket weed / string algae ater the frogs and toads dropped a load of frog spawn in the pond?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes the weed can feed on the egg waste however the tadpoles will feed on algae until they start growing legs.

[@timmontgomery8304]

Help I have blanket weed in my waterfall but not in the pond any more. Should I out an aerator in there?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

I would use “Multi Clean” as a spot treatment on the waterfall.

[@timmontgomery8304]

@@ThePondAdvisoreven though its running straight into the pond?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

@@timmontgomery8304 yes you can turn the feature off and apply the multi clean and using a paint brush, brush it in and activate the magic of oxygen. Once brushed in leave it to lift off the algae, You can do this multiple times, just brushing the foam to get the granules into the algae.

[@jccreations6333]

Will a uv sterilizer work?

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Great question no UV only work on single-cell algae or algae cells that pass through the unit. UV is chemical filtration in the form of radiation. UV units also sterilise then free-swimming bacteria that's why the treatment manufacturing companies recommend you switch your UVC units off. I am not anti UVC units however I do only use and make recommendations for chemical filtration if truly needed. I prefer to work with or aid mother nature

[@moboei]

I have loads of blanket weed in my pond. Really need to sort it out

[@ThePondAdvisor]

If your in the UK 🇬🇧 we can help plus we have friends all over the world.

[@moboei]

@@ThePondAdvisor The Netherlands

[@moboei]

But have just realised that the 11w uv lamp is defect so Iam going to get another one

[@maxv77]

I just used some blanket weed treatment that you sprinkle on and then remove as much as you can. But it breaks it down so it's really hard to then pick out. My pond is now cloudy with the weed breaking down. It's alonat left a dirty dust coving the healthy pond oxinating weed. I'm now worried it will harm the fish as it will take a few days to clear. I hope. Will my fish be OK?😮

[@ThePondAdvisor]

No idea what you have used, sounds like chemicals so the waste rotting will be causing deoxygenation, the fish should be ok if you aeration is good

[@maxv77]

@@ThePondAdvisor it was called Envii blanketweed klear.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

@@maxv77 yes it’s a harsh chemical

[@steviemac2681]

When it comes to green water, I've found the only thing that really works is the UV light and that works perfectly. I tried all sorts of potions that claimed to clear green or brown water and they never did a thing. I know blanket weed is different but I'd be skeptical about the solution 1 kind of products. Do they really work on blanket weed? I usually just get it out with a garden cane with that spinning technique....it's quite satisfying but of course it comes back. My gut feeling is the multi clear powder looks more promising than pond clarifiers.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Multi Clear is our leading blanket weed product. But there are many situations and reasons why algae grows. Hence it's not as simple as a one fix solution. Uvc is chemical-based filtration in the form of radiation. Iongen units are similar releasing copper ions into the pond water column, stopping and killing the blanket weed from growing.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

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[@ThePondAdvisor]

waterfeature.shop/search?q=multi+Clear

[@leegentrylg]

My pond air stones have made the blanket weed go mad

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Thanks for sharing your findings, air helps move water around so if after adding air stones the blanket weed growth has increased then it's mother nature trying to remove the nutrients. Use the other solutions and harvest that nutrient.

[@user-rv2de7sl7j]

❤

[@ThePondAdvisor]

❤️

[@cesarserpa1515]

Add it to the compost bin

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Yes 👍🏻 that's a great tip. I would add after leaving it pond side for the aquatic insects to return to the pond.

[@ThePegasus101]

i take water out of the stream its full of daphnea

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Sound fantastic

[@gilbertmartinez6538]

[@ThePondAdvisor]

The Aquascape Iongen is the one I would recommend. It's a chemical-based solution

[@ThePondAdvisor]

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[@listerjones]

You forgot about Copper ionizers.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

It's a chemical-based solution. The Aquascape Iongen is the one I would recommend.

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Oh I know some peoples ponds that need help

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Boom

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

It’s totally normal! You don’t have to do anything! If you don’t like it, get ducks or duck weed

[@ThePondAdvisor]

They also can be a massive problem on some ponds.

[@ThePondAdvisor]

Like you say it’s apart of the filtration system, Mother Nature removing nutrients from the water body