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Barrel pond, possible problem?

macca3macca3 Posts: 16
in Problem solving
Hi,
I have had a barrel pond for a number of years. I had to empty it  a few years ago to keep a toddler safe. Over the past year I've let it fill up again with rain water and plan to restock it with plants. I've noticed recently it's developed a furry looking growth under the water. Is this something to be concerned about or can I ignore it and proceed to buy my plants? Any advice would be gratefully received. Thank you.

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  • macca3macca3 Posts: 16
    That's put my mind at ease, thank you, much appreciated! I shall order my plants now.
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    Just a build up of algae, nothing sinister.  Treatments are available to stop algae growth if there are only plants in the pond.
  • macca3macca3 Posts: 16
    Many thanks KT53, I  will look into that .
  • bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 692
    I made a barrel pond over the bank holiday, and bought some barley straw in little net bags to put in it, its supposed to help.
  • macca3macca3 Posts: 16
    Oh right, nice one, thanks bullfinch
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Just be aware of the barley straw pricing scams. It's £4 or less a bale direct from the farm but pond shops and garden centres sell it at a ridiculous markup.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • macca3macca3 Posts: 16
    Thanks for the heads up wild edges, much appreciated!
  • bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 692
    ouch! I paid £7 for two little bags!
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