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Re: Problem w/ Algae in Bird Bath/Fountain

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Paul O'Brien

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Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:23:37 EDT

Gayle,

Barley straw.   It's available wherever water features such as yours are 
sold.   It comes in a packet that you place near the uptake pump and it keeps 
algae at bay for weeks to months.

Paul O'Brien
Rockville, Mont. Co., MD

In a message dated 7/4/08 11:41:48 AM,  writes:


> Happy 4th of July everyone!
> 
> As a wonderful surprise my husband built me a birdbath/waterfall/pond
> in our back yard. Just one problem -- it's turning green. I put snails in,
> but I don't think they can keep up. Is there something I can put in that
> will take care of the algae but not adversely affect the birds?
> 
> Gayle Bach-Watson
> 




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