How can I stop the water in my water feature (pump action) turning green..I have to clean it every week?

I have tried a powder from the garden centre but this was a waste of money

How can I stop the water in my water feature (pump action) turning green..I have to clean it every week?
A few drop of bleach work, as long as you have no fish or water plants. Usually 1 capfull to every 5 gallons of water is the MOST you want to use. Be sure you use Clorox Brand original formula bleach, since it is the only brand that is pure %26amp; works the best!
Reply:Thanks 2 all who voted! Report Abuse

Reply:Bleach?! I hope no wildlife wants a drink from that thing... Report Abuse

Reply:You don't say if it is indoors or out. Does it contain fish? Does it have associated plants? Need more info.
Reply:just use a few drops of clear food coloring
Reply:where is it/what's the weather like?
Reply:What is the size of your water feature?
Reply:there is a product that is an enzyme that will break algae down. Not sure of what it is called, It is a powder that you premix than add slowly to your pond. It is purple in color and you add it slowly to your pond and let your pump circulate it in. It is not harmful to fish or plants. I believe it was made by Jungle Pond or MacCourt, Essentially it starves the algae. Algae needs sunlight and food in the water to thrive, basically this product breaks that cycle and adds proper bacteria and enzymes to the pond for a healthier pond. The retailer I worked for no longer carries Jungle Pond products, so I am unable to look on the shelf for the name. I have gotten countless positive feedback on this product and a lot of my repeat customers were upset when we stopped carrying it.





Never use bleach if you have plants or fish in your water feature.