#2409975 - 06/05/11 03:20 PM
pond questions on maintaining algae
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hunter3405
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my small pond in the back yard is covered in algae, a thin green layer of slime all over it. What can I do to get rid of it and help maintain it before it gets out of control like this again?
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#2409977 - 06/05/11 03:25 PM
Re: pond questions on maintaining algae
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JThuntsalot
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Aerate it with a fountain will help.
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#2409978 - 06/05/11 03:28 PM
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fourwheeler431
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Make sure to keep the ph and the nitrates at the right levels.
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#2409992 - 06/05/11 03:53 PM
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Buck Nekkid
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moving the water with a fountain will help.i used to use blue dye on my big duck pond.the dye keeps the sun from penetrating the water and keeping algae from forming
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#2409995 - 06/05/11 03:55 PM
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having problems with mine too,worste year ever
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#2410012 - 06/05/11 04:27 PM
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LA man
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get a carp in the pond. and whatever u do, do not i repeat do not let spitndrum near the pond. and use the blue dye
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#2410147 - 06/05/11 08:51 PM
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huntinman
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Someone told me to put Fools Gold rocks in the pond. The acid from the rock will dissipate the algae. I have no idea if it works or not, never tried it.
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#2410153 - 06/05/11 08:57 PM
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my small pond in the back yard is covered in algae, a thin green layer of slime all over it. What can I do to get rid of it and help maintain it before it gets out of control like this again?
Copper Sulfate AS DIRECTED - it can kill off your fish if you don't follow the directions, which are basically don't treat over a third of your pond at a time.
My problem this year is with a flowering plant with yellow blooms - any one know how to get rid of this stuff?
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#2410387 - 06/06/11 10:24 AM
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I've got string algae{I think that is what it is}. Started with AlgaeFix late last week. It seems to be helping. Once we get it under control we will start adding some form of barley{extract or bales}
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