Anti algae pond package
Anti Algae Pond Package
Control and prevent thread algae and floating algae naturally
A pond brings tranquility and biodiversity to your garden, but then the pond must be clear and healthy. Making the pond clear can be a challenge, because filamentous and floating algae are stubborn algae that you'd rather not see in the pond. With our 35 years of pond experience, we are happy to help you solve this problem. Oxygen plants and Bacta Clear - the formula developed by pond specialist and aquatic plant breeder Simon with 2 strains pond bacteria - are your way to a clear pond.
Customers give us a 9.2/10
Adding oxygen plants to the pond in combination with pond bacteria and natural water purifiers is the way to clean up algae in the pond and to make the pond resistant to algae formation in the future. Minimum recommendation for oxygen plants in the pond: at least 10-12 individual plants per m³ and 2 baskets of 4 plants per m²
- Natural balance: Oxygen plants provide a clear, algae-free pond without external pumps or filters. Our hardy plants from our own nursery offer a low-maintenance solution with a 100% growth and flowering guarantee.
- Easy maintenance: With 35 years of experience, we offer a clear pond through the unique combination of oxygen plants and Bacta Clear pond bacteria. This approach is 100% natural and safe for all living things, simplifies maintenance and promotes plant growth.
- Optimal growth: Our strategy ensures clear water and strong plant growth by biodegrading waste products. The use of specially selected plant packages makes planting easy, keeping your pond naturally balanced and aesthetically pleasing.
Anti algae pond kits for a year round algae free pond
Click on the image for an explanation of how to calculate the number of gallons of water in your pond.
Anti Algae Pond Package - S
- For 100 - 400 L
- Oxygen plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Pond Package - M
- For 500 - 1.250 L
- Oxygen plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Pond Package - L
- For 1.500 - 3.000 L
- Oxygen plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Pond Package - XL
- For 3,500 - 6,000 L
- Oxygen plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Anti Algae Pond Package - XXXL
- For 10,000 - 15,000 L
- Oxygen plants + extras
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist & aquatic plant breeder
Tip from Simon: More plants in your pond is always better.
Too few plants increases the risk of algae and plant death. If necessary, choose additional plants you like in addition to the package.
Anouk
In no time we had a clear pond again
A pond in the garden is very nice but the water has to be clear. At first we had a lot of algae problems. We asked Van der Velde for advice and they recommended adding an oxygen plant kit and a bottle of pond bacteria to the water. In no time we had a clear pond again and the kids could sit with their feet in the water again!
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Marjoke Bakker
Oxygenating plants and a bottle of Bacta clear
Purchased: Pond clear package - M
My pond was quite murky, so after a good conversation with Simon, I decided to follow the advice: more oxygen plants and a bottle of bacteria. I ordered the recommended package, but after four days no improvement was visible. Full of disappointment, I contacted customer service. They advised me to be patient and give the process 2-3 weeks. Although I had my doubts about it, I decided to wait anyway. And what turned out? After two weeks, the water started to clear and I even saw frogs that I had never noticed before! Thanks team vdvelde, and apologies for my impatience!
Patrick Müller
Plants are growing much better now and water is crystal clear
Purchased: POND SUBSTRATE pond substrate - 40 liters
Last year I had a landscaper install a plant filter at my swimming pond, recommending lava and some plants from the local garden center. Unfortunately, things went completely wrong; the plants died one by one and I suffered an algae infestation. After contacting customer service, I was advised to replace the lava with pond substrate and order some more plants. Now, several months later, the plants are growing well, and my filter is finally free of algae.
Fenna Schmidt
My little city pond
Purchased: Complete Pond Package - S - Red
I had been dreaming of having a pond in my urban garden for some time, but it always seemed like such a hassle. Online I found a complete package and decided to take the gamble, although I was skeptical about the quality of plants sent through the mail. But to my surprise, everything was delivered neatly and well-packaged. Within no time I had my pond set up. To my delight, after only two months I saw the first water lily bloom, and as icing on the cake I discovered salamanders in my pond. No idea how they got there, but it only adds to the joy. Truly enjoying it!
Susi Werner
A must for anyone with a pond (large or small)
Purchased: Simons Pond Advice Book
This book completely meets my expectations. A great guide with lots of great tips on pond construction, pond plants and design.
Highly recommended purchase on my part.
Great book!
Jules Chabot
Blue lily: beautiful!
Purchased: Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen
Thank you very much for the generous delivery of the swamp iris "Blue Lis".
The new plants have been planted and I am curious to see if they will bloom this year.
There is good news about the water lily "Blue Queen": It is also blooming here in blue - and how beautiful!
Frequently Asked Questions
Pond clarity can be affected by several factors, including the presence of algae, water quality and the balance of bacteria in the pond.
With murky water, it is important to identify the cause. This can range from algae blooms to a lack of beneficial bacteria. Plenty of oxygen plants and a bottle of Bacta Clear are the solution.
Keeping your pond algae-free is achieved by maintaining a healthy balance between pond plants, pond fish and bacteria in the pond. Using Bacta Clear helps keep algae away.
It depends on the extent of the problem and the solution used. With oxygen plants and Bacta Clear, improvement can be seen within a few weeks.
The anti-alga pond package includes 4 types of loose oxygen plants; elodea densa, hornwort, crabgrass and moss balls. These aquatic plants grow just below the water surface so they keep the sun out of the water in the summer and add oxygen to the water. The convenience of these plants is that you throw them loose in the pond and you do not have to worry about them.
Advice and tips
Controlling thread algae and floating algae
Thread algae and floating algae are two types of algae that can make ponds murky. Controlling thread algae and floating algae in the pond with lime is a common method. A more natural and effective way to make pond water clear by fighting algae is to add Bacta Clear to the water. BactaClear also stimulates the growth of aquatic plants which, together with the bacteria, restores the biological balance in the pond and keeps it healthy. One bottle of Bacta Clear is sufficient for 20,000 liters of water.
Controlling algae in your pond
There are different types of algae, including green, brown and blue algae. It can be challenging to control algae in the pond naturally, but with Bacta Clear's pond bacteria it is possible. There are also other methods to control algae in the pond, namely planting enough oxygen plants and other types of aquatic plants. Furthermore, a layer pond substrate on the bottom should not be missing.
