[{"id":363384905,"handle":"algae-control","title":"Algae Control for your Pond, Waterfall, Stream, and Pondless Waterfalls","updated_at":"2025-05-19T09:25:02-07:00","body_html":"\u003ch3 align=\"center\"\u003eAlgae Control, Beneficial Bacteria, and Rock Cleaner\u003cbr\u003efor all types of Ponds, Waterfalls, Streams, Fountains, and Pondless Waterfalls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Bacteria-Group-300.jpg?v=1716508247\" alt=\"HydroClear Beneficial Bacteria product break down organics that would otherwise feed algae\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlgae grows whenever conditions are ideal for its survival. When you have an algae problem, there are several ways to attack it. Kill it, clean it, or prevent it. We find that prevention goes a long way. Algae grows whenever there is a food source for it along with photosynthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUsing any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/collections\/water-treatments\" title=\"Go to HydroClear beneficial bacteria products collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ beneficial bacteria product\u003c\/a\u003e will break down organics that would otherwise feed algae. Fish waste and other organics if left in the pond unchecked will feed algae. So the best way to prevent algae is to remove its food sources. Keep your mechanical filtration clean on a regular basis, and backwash your bio filtration regularly as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/HS-16_150.jpg?v=1716508754\" alt=\"HydroClear Hydro Shade blue pond tint\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou can control the amount of photosynthesis in your pond with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Hydro Shade product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/blue-pond-tint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Shade™ Blue Pond Tint\u003c\/a\u003e. Dye your pond water a shade of blue to reduce submerged algae growth and also give your beloved fish some shade, and obscurity from predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" alt=\"Algae Fix algae control\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_1d7649ff-dc2c-4a31-b91c-6361cc56b99e.jpg?v=1716576833\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to Algae Fix product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/algae-fix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae Fix™\u003c\/a\u003e controls green water and string algae. Safe for ponds with fish and water plants. For use in all types of ponds and water features, including ponds with fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eKills all types of algae and prevents regrowth with regular use and used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eACTIVE INGREDIENT: Poly [Oxyethylene (Dimethyliminio) Ethylene (Dimethyliminio) Ethylene Dichloride] 4.50%. EPA Reg No. 8709-8 EPA Est No. 8709-PA-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEffectively combats: Algae blooms (green water algae), String and hair algae (Spirogyra), as well as Blanket weed (Oedogonium).\u003cbr\u003eFor use in ponds and fountains with synthetic liners. Can be used with water plants and pond fish when used as directed. Do not use in ponds with invertebrates or crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps, or crayfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"Tetra Pond algae control\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_e7156cd9-efef-4bcc-905e-2c1bf5f095a0.jpg?v=1716577642\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Go to Tetra Pond Algae Control product page\" href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/tetra-pond-algae-control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTetra Pond™ Algae Control\u003c\/a\u003e for all types of ponds and pondless water features, including ponds with fish. Kills green water algae fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eControls green water and string algae. Safe for ponds with fish and water plants. Kills all types of algae and prevents regrowth with regular use and used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eACTIVE INGREDIENT: Poly [Oxyethylene (Dimethyliminio) Ethylene (Dimethyliminio) Ethylene Dichloride] 5.4%. GEPA Reg No. 81584-1 EPA Est No. 81257-DEU-01.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEffectively combats: Algae blooms (green water algae), String and hair algae (Spirogyra), and Blanket weed (Oedogonium).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor use in ponds and fountains with synthetic liners. Can be used with water plants and pond fish when used as directed. Do not use in ponds with invertebrates or crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps, or crayfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; float: right;\" alt=\"Go to FounTec product page\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_f7df302d-030e-471e-ae98-9963acd4e6a8.jpg?v=1716579024\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/fountec\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Go to FounTec product page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFounTec® Algaecide - Clarifier\u003c\/a\u003e kills and prevents algae growth in fountains, birdbaths, tabletop fountains, pondless water features, and pond without fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e!DO NOT USE IN PONDS WITH FISH!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFounTec® Algaecide - Clarifier keeps water continuously clear and quickly kills and prevents all types of algae including fibrous green strands of algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eActive ingredient: Poly [oxyethylene (dimethyliminio)-ethylene (dimethyliminio)-ethylene dichloride] 30%. EPA Est. No. 46978-CA-01. EPA Reg. No 46978-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"HydroClear Hydro Vescence rock cleaner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1719\/2613\/files\/Group-300_d15fa33a-7d7f-4803-a31a-f04b2c0e802b.jpg?v=1716506731\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/products\/hydro-vescense\" title=\"Go to HydroClear Hydro Vescence rock cleaner product page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Vescense™ Effervescent Rock Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e is a special blend of ingredients that utilizes the powerful, yet gentle scrubbing action of granular hydrogen peroxide to remove unsightly buildup in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Vescense™ Effervescent Pond and Rock Cleaner quickly scrubs away the toughest buildup in ponds and pondless waterfalls. Hydro Vescense™ is harmless to your fish and safe for submerged water plants, pets and wildlife when used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHydroClear™ Hydro Vescense™ is a natural scrubbing product that works on contact through the power of oxidation. The active ingredient in Hydro Vescense™ Pond and Rock Cleaner is Sodium Percarbonate. Essentially it is a stabilized and powerful version of Peroxide chemistry – a granular formulation of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Hydro Vescense™ is a contact pond cleaner that must make contact with the buildup to function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-03-07T21:56:00-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"contains","condition":"Algae Control"},{"column":"type","relation":"contains","condition":"Rock cleaner"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2017-03-09T22:16:19-07:00","alt":"Algae control and prevention for ponds and pondless waterfalls","width":750,"height":750,"src":"\/\/russellwatergardens.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Pond-Cleaner-and-Algae-Prevention.jpg?v=1710877112"}}]