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Is there a silver lining to the algae on my waterfall?

13 years ago

I have a very small waterfall. Its not clean for very long in the spring. It quickly has algae all over it and hanging down. I just can't keep up with cleaning it off. Can I say its my biofilter? :)

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horton
13 years ago
Cath, one benefit is that it is usually full of blood worms when I have it on my waterfall.
I brush it off into the pond and the fish gobble it up.
"Horton"
goodkarma_
13 years ago
Absolutely! It helps remove nitrates from the water, it has beneficial bacteria within it and it helps trap debris.

Also catherinet- you must admit that you do an amazing job of making your "biolfilter" blend in and look so natural. :)

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