In rare cases, pink eye can occur due to overly dry eyes. For instance, you could end up with a nasty case of pink eye after a day of skiing if your eyes dry out due to over-exposure to wind and sun. If this occurs, you may experience a lot of tearing to re-lubricate the eye and flush out the bacteria.
You will notice a real boost to fish health and growth. Major water change: Simply drain the pond down 60-70% and add dechlorinator. Then refill the pond. Donât do this in the PEAK of the summer as you might chill your fish. But SURELY in the early summer and late summer you should find the fish VERY appreciative of this service.
Coat the algae-covered areas with a non-iodized salt. Wait three days for the salt to dry up the algae. Scrub the dried algae from the sides of the pond, the filtration system, water features, and any rocks or decorations in the pond. Rinse out the pond until the algae is gone. Refill the pond.dd barley straw to the pond to control algae. Use .025 pounds of straw per square yard of surface area. Place the straw in a mesh bag with a rock for weight.