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Waterfall cleaner?

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Posted by flagtruck 75570/NETX/Z8 (My Page) on
Fri, May 7, 10 at 8:15

I have two waterfalls on my large pond and the rocks are a much darker color from algae I am sure. What would you guys recommend to get them clean? I have looked at several products online from many different supply places and now I am more confused that ever. Lilyponds Pond Sparkle and Pond Restore looks the best, but I am sure I can get help and advise here before I purchase anything
I will much appreciate any and all help. Thanks, Carol

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RE: Waterfall cleaner?

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  • Posted by horton 6 b Ontario. (My Page) on
    Fri, May 7, 10 at 13:58

FT, David (DRH) turns the waterfall off, lets the algae dry up a bit and then pours Hydrogen Peroxide 3% over the waterfall rocks. It causes the algae to bubble up and then it can be blasted off the rocks, with a sharp stream of water from the garden hose.
Hydrogen Peroxide 3%, will not harm the fish or plants in your pond and is a great deal cheaper to buy than those other products.

I use a small stiff brush to clean off my waterfall rocks, with the water still running. The fish gobble up the bits as they fall into the pond. I have noticed, that as the weather warms up, the algae contains those little "Bloodworms" (Midge and Black-fly larvae etc) that the fish love to eat.
"Horton"

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