Algae and newt eggs @PondHubwithTim #pond #wildlifeponds #algaebloom #algaeremoval #newt #newteggs

This week I am dealing with an algae bloom but trying to save newt eggs. You can support Pondhub with Tim by shopping through affiliate links: Barley Straw bale https://amzn.to/4r4xXQ9 NT Labs Liquid barley straw https://amzn.to/4uJdoKP To help create more pondhub videos Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/pondhubwithtim About me Since I was 9 years old I have been fascinated by wildlife ponds with a special love for amphibians. Now I make videos showing how I make and maintain wildlife ponds in my garden. I am keen to promote the idea of people using their gardens to create habitats to support species that are struggling and under pressure. These creatures are intriguing and beautiful and their populations have been devastated in the UK. I am proud to have a protected species of newt breeding in my garden alongside frogs and toads. Supporting me enables me to preserve and add to the network of ponds I maintain and help share the joy, interest and ecological benefit of a well managed pond Questions answered by this video When do I have to deal with algae in my pond? A bit of algae is fine, even beneficial, but when it starts to grow rapidly you have a bloom in progress and need to respond How do I deal with algae in my pond? Physical removal followed by barley straw treatment How do I remove algae without harming wild life? Gently 'wash' the algae before removing by pulsing water through it to drive out creatures. Then transfer to another tub to check for eggs How do I safely remove eggs from algae? Pinch the algae near the egg and tear out a small pice of algae without putting any pressure on the egg.