Keeping Your Fountain Water Clean

If your water fountain is out of the box and running, you’re probably wondering how best to keep it clean. If you’re planning on using a fountain as a drinking water source for your pets or as an outdoor water source for wild animals, you’ll definitely want to keep your fountain clean and free of algae and harmful bacteria.

To prevent algae buildup, a product like No More Algae will effectively treat and prevent algae blooms. Use it as part of your regular fountain maintenance and to treat blooms when they appear. The Fountain Block is another method of treating algae. Simply place the block in the fountain to control blooms. Both products are harmful to humans and animals so don’t use them in fountains that animals will have access to. Fountain Fresh is a safe, non-toxic alternative for algae treatment and prevention.

No More Whitescale prevents water deposits from occurring. Water deposits are what are left behind when hard water evaporates. This can be unsightly, as it leaves a discolored or white ring around the fountain. A monthly treatment with No More Whitescale will prevent these deposits from building up. Be sure to at least partially change your fountain’s water monthly and to keep it filled with the recommended amount. This product is safe for ornamental fish and plants.

Foam in fountains occurs when there are partially undissolved organics, especially if the foam is persistent. To break up the organics and get rid of the foam, use No More Foam. Continue treatment until all the foam has disappeared. It’s a product that is safe for plants, fish, and wildlife. If your water fountain is located in sunlight, you may see foam more often because of the organics concentrated in the evaporating water. Be sure to change water periodically to help control and eliminate foam.

To remove enzymes from your water in ways that will be safe for animals, you can use the Carefree Enzyme Fountain Protector. It’s a food-grade, non-toxic, natural enzyme that safely breaks down organics in your water. It also promotes the performance of the helpful bacteria that live in your fountain. For the best protection, use it weekly or with every change of the fountain’s water. It may take several treatments to establish clean and clear water, but this is only because it is a natural enzyme product. The enzymes in the water need time to do their magic!

If you have a bird bath, you can prevent organic buildup with the Carefree Enzymes Birdbath Protector. Again, it’s a natural enzyme product that will safely break down buildups in the water. Wild birds will love having a clean, healthy fountain to visit!

These are just a few of the water fountain cleaners and accessories that Serenity Health has. Visit us for more information on water fountain maintenance.

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