DIY Duckweed Skimmer

Make your own duckweed skimmer with inexpensive parts. It's easy and helps you avoid chemicals in your pond. From http://www.pondalgaecontrol.com

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• duckweed
• diy
• skimmer
• pond
• ponds
• chemicals

[klmgroupia]

Sorry, I would add one other thing. Folks may think that I'm pro-chem but that's not the case. The problem is, if duckweed get's well underway, there are pond owners who simply can't stand waiting for it to die off so they treat it with all kinds of things. I don't advocate ever treating duckweed if it's widespread with a chemical and by that time it's too late to see any quick turn using nutrient reduction. Regardless of my, or other's opinons, people still use chemicals unfortunately.

[klmgroupia]

Jack...all of your points are valid here as duckweed I think could be useful in every case. The challenge for most people is harvesting. There are skimmer systems available but they are expensive and of course the one noted in the video is simple but it may not work on large waters very well. Duckweed and algae may be useful for many things...but there's probably a lot more research to do to get the most out of them. 

[klmgroupia]

Hi Mat...you must mean on duckweed...no worries, everyone is entitled to an opinion and if they get way out of hand, the delete button isn't far away:)

[rodster4843]

Hey Mark, I have a two acre pond that every year packed solid and deep with duck weed. I have been down the road with chemicals and skimmed it clear just to have it recover the pond in one week. Now I hear it is valuable to man in so many ways, for food for plants, fish etc., fertilizer, an immence help in the purification of polluted water, assisting in water treatment systems and not to mention biofuel. What do you think, any ideas as to how I can utilize this product to help people? Jack

[mat2dong]

I hope this vid gets a nicer response then your last vid. I really like that you are offering an alternative to chemicals:) Thank you for the info!!