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I have brand new landscaping with a pond and waterfall. There is not going to be anything living in it. I’m guessing it’s about 300 gallons. I am adding water to the pond every 2-3 days due to evaporation (I’m in South Florida). I am also adding about a cup of Clorox to the water every 10 days or so. I brush the waterfall and pond down with a stiff brush to remove the algae and dirt, then skim it with a pool skimmer to clean it.

Is there anything I can use to keep the water cleaner longer than Clorox? Are there any slow-release chlorine or algaecide tablets I can float in there?

Here is my setup: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrichman/930353709/in/set-72157601080983794/

Thanks,
Mark

Originally posted 2011-04-10 17:43:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter