And what did you mean by being careful due moss rock being soft? If it's alum I'd say it's safe for 99.9% of ponds. The water is allowing the minerals in both to leach out.

So will the pressure washing get rid of white water line also or that will just help with algae? You can either scrub it off or what I do is on a weekly basis pour some Hydrogen Peroxide on your waterfall. After a week or when I see the water not moving from the small pump I pull it out and clean it. Foams a lot. And it would go away once my garden plants started growing.

There's no way way to tell if there are any downsides to the product because the company doesn't say what's in the product, even on the MSDS which makes me very suspicious. It foams and then I proceed to rinse it off. I use the tube that holds the filter(but do not use the filter that goes on it, filter that looks like a cylinder with a hole mine is black it comes with the water feature pump.) Have just tried the hydrogen peroxide treatment (too early to see if it has fixed it) but it seems like floating a barley bale in the water reservoir well of the fountain might work? Some say it has bacteria that kills the algae. Spray liberally, wait a few minutes then turn your pump back on. The sound of rushing water rolling over the rocks has an almost magical calming effect. So I guess I'm compromising.

You can get bottles very cheap at the local drug store. The tile will be replaced with maple so that will soften the look. To prevent the deposits from forming, use soft water or distilled water.

So last time I shop vac'ed it off, LOL. It will do the same thing, however.I feel sort of stupid. How the heck are you??

The one thing their MSDS does say is the product should not be allowed to enter any water way. Natural or artificial waterfalls can make any backyard garden or pool soothing and inviting. I see there has been no activity on here since 2014 but I have to give it a shot. Anyone try this on a waterfall/water fountain installation instead of a still pond? Anytime you can resell something for 6-30X mark up you're doing good. It eventually starts to die and I pull it out w/ a cheapo, new toilet bowl brush. I imagine , it will need to be done by others in the future. It takes a lot of hydrogen peroxide to effect algae. Haven't even had to break out the toilet bowl brush! DIY Pool Sheet Waterfall – See at Amazon. How's that beautiful Vermont Pond?Hey yourself, Ronaye!

There are several chemicals that will make phosphorus unavailable to plants and given the directions for Pond Balance and expected results I'm guessing the chemical they're selling is alum (aluminum sulfate). That is not the only filtration I have. I wish it were all moss...this is definitely the string/spaghetti algae :-( I appreciate the replies.....too early to see if the hydrogen peroxide keeps it from coming back.

Also I have read I can use plaster of Paris in my pond for the gypsum. RicoRock® waterfall kits. Frogs seem to like it and the ph seems fun.

Maybe I shouldn't fight it and just see what evolves.Shut your pump down. A backyard waterfall is both relaxing and invigorating. Hi all.

It's good for a coat of algae to get on stuff - it's like a normal pond and if you get obsessed w/ having something that looks more like a clear, clean swimming pool...you'll start to hate your pond. Actually the counter will be Glacier White by MSI so it will not be a pure white. It doesn't remain in the pond very long, minutes. What is really concerning is they are making a complete mess of the basics.

Turning the water off for a brief period (15-30 minutes) is important otherwise the running water will rinse the hydrogen peroxide off the surfaces you are trying to treat before any reaction can occur. i kept it running through the winter (i live in Ontario, Canada so it gets cold) in the spring I started getting a lot of string algae. Hi, The stone feature around my pool has white build up at the water line (Probably due to hight pH, see my previous post where I mentioned high pH).

You can paint waterfall rocks for a colorized, contemporary take on the traditional waterfall. Take a proven chemical used in waste water treatment and/or lake management and box it up, add some color or "bacteria" and sell it like it's something they invented and hide what the product actually contains. SandyHey Sandy, you know me! Needs it again already.Outdoor stacked stone or rock waterfall going into pond with liliesMesh on back of marble waterfall completely visibleIts almost like having carpeting on the stones, and the sound is muted.
But still use the peroxide. :) Yes, you can spray it off.

Holy crow, I haven't been here for years and look who I see! As the water cascades over the swimming pool waterfall into the body of water it’s a beautiful scene.

I can pull big chunks off the rocks like it is carpet. So if you didn't see any change when first applied that's about it. Where they get into scam territory imo is claiming it's perfectly safe. But I'm glad you and Horton are holding down the fort!Hi Catherine. I'm glad everyone found each other again!Interesting comments. I have a (I think) related situation. If used in a pond with very low KH the risk to fish might be high, depends on the health of fish. Not sure how much it pumps but it is a pump that runs a water feature. This is an example of sheet waterfalls installed on a low wall at the edge of the pool. if it seems too good to be true, it probably is...right!?!?
Once clean allow area to dry and then seal it. I bought blue filters from Lowe's for your home air filter. Do you have photo? I do want to achieve a more modern stream lined look and the room faces north so light is a factor as well. Will definitely give some thought to your comment about too much waterfall. Old, forgetful; website?

They are made of concrete for durability and are superior to plastic and foam imitators. From this sight line there would be two waterfalls and I can see that that could be too much.

But my fish nibble it from the pond. Sorry about the hijack Catherine. He also said to use either bleach OR hydrogen peroxide and that would also take care of the problem. I used SX5000 for the stone waterfall I have. They just said the sun grows plants.