pond problem

[steviep165]

we've just moved into a new house which has a small pond in it (8ft x 5ft). the pond has loads of frog spawn in it which is near to hatching. the problem is that the pond is also chocker-block with weed and algae. is there any way to get rid of the weed and algae without killing too many tadpoles? any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

[Hillogs]

Just be patient, it won't be too long before the taddies have turned into froglets and you can make a start. When you do decide to clear the algae and weed leave it on the side of the pond to let any trapped pondlife escape back into the water. I find an old toilet brush excellent for removing blanket weed, just wind it round!

[spacechimp]

I think there are tesco value line toilet brushes, there's a fascinating piece of information for you (if you don't have an old toilet brush or don't want to put various diseases into your pond).

[WendyS]

I know it looks ugly stevie, but your little tadpoles will soon be need a lot of this weed and algae to feed on so if you remove too much there won't be enough food in the pond to support them. Just remove a little weed and possibly some of the newer frogspawn if it hasn'[t started to disintegrate yet to try and maintain a balance and have a more thorough clearing session around the end of June when you see the little froglets getting ready to leave the pond. I assume some of the weed will be this fleece-like green blanket weed which can be removed by twirling it round a long spikey twig.

[steviep165]

many thanks to all of you. me and my froggies are in your debt!!!