![]() Using my pond cleaning net to skim the top of pond water Of course, you will definitely need to remove the fish if you plan on draining the pond. I would recommend removing them if the water is thick or muddy, or if there’s a huge pile of muck on the bottom of the pond. You’ll find this as an optional step in my fish pond cleaning instructions below.ĭepending on how dirty the water is, you may want to remove the fish first so they won’t be shocked or harmed. However, if the pond water is really dirty or muddy, or has never been cleaned before, then draining it will make cleaning it much faster and easier.Īlso, you don’t necessarily need to remove the fish from the pond in order to clean it. In fact, if you maintain the pond regularly, you shouldn’t have to drain it very often, if ever. Fish Pond Cleaning & Maintenanceīefore we get started with the details of how to clean a fish pond (and keep it clean!), I wanted to mention a few things.įirst, you don’t necessarily need to drain the water to clean your pond. If algae is taking over your fish pond, learn how to get rid of green algae in a fish pond naturally. So it’s very important to control algae growth and keep plant materials from breaking down in the water. ![]() However, it’s not healthy when the water becomes thick and mucky or starts to smell bad. It’s normal for pond water to have a green or brown tint to it. ![]() ![]() Fish pond water turns brown when leaves and other plant materials, as well as fish waste, are left in the pond too long and start to decompose. Green pond water is usually caused by the overgrowth of algae in pond water. ![]()
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