Stevie, we're both in SW LA and have ponds of about the same size. The Algae you describe is likely FA (Filamentous Algae). We all have it to some degree and there's really nothing you can do to prevent it. I look at it as a sign of a fertile pond. Luckily it will only grow around the banks and about 3-4 feet deep, depending on your clarity. Luckily, with ponds like ours, it's easy to take a rake to it when it comes to the surface. You can put in pond die to reduce the sunlight penetration which will reduce it some, but I dont think it will kill it completely.
The Chara.. I cant help you with, other than telling you to try to transplant some beneficial plants like arrowhead or wild Iris, as they will help use up nutrients and maybe slow the chara down some.
How deep is your pond? How old is it?
Last edited by Mike Whatley; 03/13/19 03:57 PM.
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