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					Originally Posted by Reef Pilot  Last year my pond turned green after my UV light crapped out, and took a while to find a replacement. But once it was replaced, it cleared right up again.
 I turn off the UV light for the winter, and then on again in the spring as the water warms up and I detect a loss of clarity. Right now, mine is still off, but I think I will turn it on very soon now.
 
 Also, have never changed the water in the pond. But of course, living here on the coast with the rain, as a lot to do with that. I have finally had to start adding water now to keep it full,.... last time for that was back last fall.
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 Ya I find that a UV definitely helps with that suspended algae that greens your water.   I try to replace my UV bulb every season.  I don't know if that's overkill or not but it definitely helps.  The bulbs can be a challenge to source at the beginning of the season.