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Pond rejuvination

anna01giangiordanoanna01giangiordano Posts: 3
in Problem solving
Hi, I have a small neglected pond that’s been empty except for water and mosquitos. I didn’t change the water as it’s rain water. I’ve put a few oxygenators in, a water marigold, a few snails, a bulrush, and a water cress. Pond skaters have appeared but the water is still very murky after 3 weeks. Will it sort itself out or do I need to take it all out and change the water? Any advice? Thanks

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    hi and welcome to the Forum.
    Can you supply a photo?
    Devon.
  • anna01giangiordanoanna01giangiordano Posts: 3
    Will do
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    The water will clear or improve at least, but it will take time.  New plants take time to settle in and will then start drawing nutrients from the water.  You can get barley straw to put in the pond which certainly helps clear algae.
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