Yet Another Algae Treatment Video. DOES IT WORK!

[@kgal63]

This video was one of the first I saw of yours. I was impressed at how thorough you are in caring for it. That was much bigger pond than you have now. I still enjoy watching.

[@JA-ni7co]

I have spent an absolute fortune on pond treatments to no avail. I am going to get some clover leaf. Thank you so much for your very helpful tutorials.

[@ianjameson1748]

I recently had a problem with hair algae and also used the cloverleaf remedy. It worked superbly for me too. Well impressed. Your pond is looking great as always, happy ponding

[@oaksho]

Another great video Terry, I have just got back from a 3 week holiday expecting my pond to be a real mess but no, your filter system has kept it looking great. All the best Tony

[@godscreation6327]

Very Beautiful! 🌸🐌🐠🐟🐚🐡🌺🌼 Nice work!! 👍

[@Wrighty]

Thank you. Very much appreciated. Terry.

[@keithward782]

Cloverleaf worked for me clears my pond in three days and I am looking forward to the fourth and fifth day

[@awereally2k157]

How are ya mate? Dustin in the U.S., Nashville, Tn. here. id love to see you make a vid on using your pond vac, and how the crow defender works.

[@freshimpactco.8698]

Wow, having Koi is a very time consuming thing. I have small fish and their waste and impact on aquatic plants is almost none existent. But, awesome pond and beautiful koi you have my friend. 😀

[@Wrighty]

Hi, yes, it is a hobby that keeps you quite busy, but very enjoyable. Thank you for your kind comments. Terry.

[@barryspiers7022]

Nice vid Terry, glad it worked. I'm just about to try 'The Pink Stuff' anti blanket weed from Orchard Fisheries, it comes very highly recommended on the forums. Thanks for sharing. Barry

[@harrychung433]

Thanks for the information about the algae treatment. They were not kidding about the milky look. I take it, you're going to keep on miniaturizing the filtering system till it fits in a shoe box or less. Knew you collected some of the eggs, but you're heading for King of the Koi status. About time the kois paid you back, one way or another.

[@Wrighty]

Harry Chung Hi Harry, Hope all is well. I've had so many emails saying my filter is a bit big for there pond I decided to make a smaller version for around the 1000 gallon ponds and I can also use it on my fry tanks, so it will come in handy. It was nice it was my biggest koi that spawned. It will be interesting how they turn out. regards Terry.

[@raymondforkings2005]

Hi there like your pond best I’ve seen yet Kama Pom I use to drive for Spaulding transport back in the 80s I now live in Aussie thank you Ray

[@jawja100]

Glad I watched your video before buying the extract of barley. Thank you.

[@Wrighty]

jawja100 Your welcome.

[@49richard]

I used PH- (minus) for years now without problems and fishes eat the remaining algae like creasy! A little at a time directly on the algae...

[@AbdelghafourSaidi]

wonderful channel, I'm after subscribing, was looking for a review on Cloverleaf Blanket Answer and came across your channel, great pond and loved listing to your feedback..I'm a beginner to all thjis pond stuff and hoping to learn more as I go with it...quick question, what is the red leaf plant that you have ?...will have a pleasure looking at your uploads. thanks

[@Wrighty]

Hi, and thank you. You can find loads of information about fish ponds on my website, diypondfilters.com plus all my videos are there as well. I'm sorry but I have no idea what the plant is. someone bought it for me. Trouble is it died off one winter and never came back, so I really don't know. Good luck with the ponding. Terry.

[@tomc6003]

Have tried this, it worked but I find Colombo Algesin works better. Removed all blanket week etc rapidly, the Biox works well afterwards to stop any blanket weed returning.

[@Wrighty]

Thanks Tom. Will look into the Colombo Algesin. The Cloverleaf works well but does make a mess of your pond for a couple of weeks. Thanks again, Terry.

[@tomc6003]

+Wrighty The Algesin requires uv to be off I think for 12 or 24 hours, but it doesn't make the water cloudy/milky. You do two doses two weeks apart. I had a fair bit of blanket weed all over the pond, was nearly all gone only a week or so after first dose. Doesn't affect the fish, plants or filter colonies. The Biox works very well at stopping the blanket weed returning, plus oxygenates the water breaking down solids and waste.

[@Wrighty]

Thanks Tom, That actually sounds better than the Cloverleaf. I will give it a try next time, Thanks. I have a new pond to build in a couple of weeks, so that will keep me busy for a while lol. I will be doing videos for KZbin on the build if your interested. Thanks Terry.

[@tomc6003]

+Wrighty Yes, will watch those! I find a lot of the Colombo products are very good.

[@JodBronson]

Good Video, and FUNNY as hell, LOL

[@Wrighty]

Thanks Jod, Terry.

[@guitargod107]

Every time I think about putting in a small back yard pond I watch these videos and remind myself I'm not retired, rich, or have the time to manage it daily. Looks like a great thing to have but my god the time and money required is insane. It's like having a saltwater fish tank swimming pool. How in the world do you people have lives outside of pond life???? Lol

[@Wrighty]

Hi Anthony, I have to say I'm not rich or retired yet, in fact I've had 3 heart attacks and no one will give me a job lol. A well set up pond can be looked after in 3 to 4 hours a week. I must admit, it does become a bit of a bug like a lot of other hobby's. But it is very rewarding. Have you seen my new pond. This is the final build video of my pond. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnfTi6OOlK1jnJY Thanks, Terry.

[@guitargod107]

Wrighty just watched it. Looks incredible... I just would never have the time to maintain it... really does look awesome

[@Wrighty]

Thanks Anthony, It is a great hobby. You usually find the majority of people who fit a small pond in there garden make it bigger within 2 years, and there's nothing quite so tranquil as the sound of running water. Thanks again, Terry.

[@ViewThis.]

The fish are just experiencing a London Fog.

[@bs1805]

Watched your video and was impressed. First treatment milky look disappeared within 5 hours and was wondering why?. Any way it did clear the algae for the sides of the raised pond. Did not look at the centre until yesterday and there is quite a lot there pulled out about 4-5 kilos. I had my aertated bottom drain on at full blast which send all the water to the sides and centre was not getting the treatment or so I think. Did another treatment yesterday with bottom drain getting the least about of air and all going to the air stones. Water still cloudy after 18 hours and hope this works for me.

[@Wrighty]

Hi, It can take a while but it should work eventually, it is good stuff. Terry.

[@steve-qs1zf]

how much did the clover leaf cost u brilliant stuff I have a 17 foot be 14 foot be 4 foot deap and have a algea problem not to bad but I am glad I whached your video really helped and u hsve a gorgeous pond keep up the work and I have one moore question when your koi have fry were do they drop ther eggs thank you steve

[@Wrighty]

Hi Steve, Thank you and thanks for your nice comments. I had 2kg of the Cloverleaf which was around £30 if I remember correctly. Not cheap stuff. That will do my pond twice with a bit left over. I got the eggs from the pond as they were spawning. For a start I just put the eggs in anything I could find that would hold pond water lol. Then I quickly built a large wooden tank with builders planks and lined it with pond liner. They were in that for quite a while until I got my holding tank built. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXuWp42ClKuYrNU Thanks again, Terry.

[@steve-qs1zf]

+Wrighty woww thsnk you very much keep up the good work and have got loads off ideas for my pond and looking forward seing your videos thank you steve

[@Wrighty]

Your welcome, There's loads of interesting info and videos on my website diypondfilters.com It's worth a look. Terry.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Great help, thank you. Going to buy some and let you know if it works for me 😊

[@Wrighty]

Hi Alex, I have since found another algae killer that doesn't make as much of a mess of the pond. Your pond only goes slightly cloudy for 2 or 3 days. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGfconp3pp54p6s Terry.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Wrighty many thanks for the recommendation. Will order it on Amazon right now.

[@Wrighty]

Hi Alex. The good thing about the Resolve is that you can sprinkle it straight into the pond. Terry.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

Wrighty thank you for the advice. My pond is no way as nice as yours but doing my best 😃

[@Wrighty]

Alex, all ponds are nice, it's the hobby we love. You'll get there. Terry.

[@steve-qs1zf]

have u got any videos of your new pond when u move house I visited your web page and it says on ther u are moving house and pond thanks love to see a pond from u getting built steve

[@Wrighty]

Hi Steve, Thank you. We start to move house tomorrow. I will do videos of the pond build and put them on KZbin. If you subscribe to my channel you will get notifications from KZbin when I release new videos. Terry.

[@jaycee027jc]

Wrighty can you do a video on viresco koi and or viresco aqua?

[@hayleyneale8504]

So what is clover leaf, and would there be an Australian version. . What’s the brand name?

[@Wrighty]

Hi Hayley, Cloverleaf is a algae killer that's very good and does what it says on the tin. Here is a link, if you scroll down you will find all the info on it. Terry www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLOVERLEAF-BLANKET-ANSWER-200g-800g-2kg-4kg-KOI-FISH-POND-BLANKET-WEED-TREATMENT/200737307231?

[@786free1]

Hi Tel, I remember seeing you remove an algae control in line device from your pipework in one of your videos as you said it doesnt work. Was that a copper ioniser by any chance? If so, what brand was it? I am considering getting one - the Aquascape ioniser 2. I've heard mixed reviews on them, and they are very expensive and have to get it imported from US as I can' find any in the UK and nothing else works for me. I also have a rocked in pond so vacuming the string algae off the rocks is a nightmare.

[@Wrighty]

Hi Mate, I know what you mean about the algae. I can't believe the Cloverleaf is not working for you. I find it brilliant, apart from a messy pond for a week. The electronic algae killer I tried was a different thing altogether mate, not a copper ionizer. The one I tried was rubbish and a rip off at £40.00. I have herd you do have to be careful with those copper ionizers as you are adding copper to the pond and can overdose. There's a good article here: pondtalk.com/small-pond-topics/pond-ionizers-for-algae-control/#axzz5S0UZGwkX I was looking at them a few year ago and wouldn't risk it, but I have just had a look at them and they have improved a lot. Terry.

[@786free1]

@@Wrightythanks Terry.

[@Subscribersnovideochalle-hk1gt]

was the white stuff for?

[@MrRasZee]

a real river has that green string algae in it, your looks fine

[@Wrighty]

Trouble is if you leave it, it grows to about 3ft long and gets in the pump and filters. Terry.

[@MrRasZee]

yes algae might be a bit excessive

[@paulroberts9704]

This worked for me but was advised by my local koi dealer NOT to use this product no more than 3 times per year as it can harm the fish . Has anyone else had this advice.

[@cornishplanthunters4768]

why did it get algae just because you were away ? do you turn off filter when you go away ? cheers rob b from penzance

[@Wrighty]

No mate, the algae builds up if I'm not there to clear it. Pond filters won't stop algae growing. Terry.

[@christophergrimes12]

I have used the clover leaf and didn't touch my blanket weed, it didn't work for me

[@Wrighty]

Wow Chris, your the first one I know of where it didn't work. I think there's contact details on the pack, I would get in touch with them and see what they say. I've herd there good with help. It's not cheap stuff. I'd see what they have to say. Terry.

[@christophergrimes12]

I was on about trying one of those electronic blanket weed controllers to see if they are any good

[@Wrighty]

Do you mean one of those that release copper into the water? I've herd a lot of not good reports about them. I would do some research before spending any money mate, Terry.

[@christophergrimes12]

I was but I will try the clover leaf again to see if it works and my pond is 22 foot by 10 foot 16,000 litre

[@Wrighty]

Have a look at orchard fisheries. I believe they do one that's pretty good and it doesn't cloud your pond apparently if your not keen of cloverleaf. Terry

[@steve-qs1zf]

ok thank you

[@786free1]

Did the string algae just die and decompose after the traeatment or did you have to vacume it all out?

[@Wrighty]

Hi, I did remove a lot of it before the treatment with the vac. But what was left just broke down and disappeared. I use it every year now. Terry.

[@turtlecat7856]

I would move the fishes to another place for one day.

[@Wrighty]

Hi Marily, The koi actually seem to enjoy the muddy look of the water. I think it's like being in a mud pond to them. I think it makes them feel more secure and it is totally harmless to them. Thanks, Terry.

[@paulkazjack]

Are pond vacs any good?

[@Wrighty]

Hi, I wouldn't be without mine, but if you get one, don't go for the real cheap ones. try the Pontec. Terry.

[@paulkazjack]

@@Wrighty Thanks terry I'll take a look at that one then.

[@mariannefroholdt9783]

Does it matter if There is alge? AS long AS the wather is clean?there is always alge in wather,all over😉