Plankton or Pollen? - 05/05/19 03:04 AM
I think I've read just about every thread referencing pollen on the forum, but I still am not sure exactly what's going on in the pond.
I have this film that floats on the surface that has the characteristics of pollen. It separates when you disturb it, doesnt have a slimy feeling or smell that I can detect, and when rained on it gets knocked down so the surface is clear again. Aeration opens a hole about 30 feet in diameter, pushing it all to the perimeter of the pond.
We had a good rain before dawn this morning and the pond was clear, but by mid morning you could see the film developing again and by dusk, the pond was covered all over again. Does pollen typically resurface?
Does this sound like pollen or an algae bloom? Water has been pretty turbid since the aeration was turned on and I added pond dye about a week ago and bumped it a bit this morning. Visibility is 17".
I have this film that floats on the surface that has the characteristics of pollen. It separates when you disturb it, doesnt have a slimy feeling or smell that I can detect, and when rained on it gets knocked down so the surface is clear again. Aeration opens a hole about 30 feet in diameter, pushing it all to the perimeter of the pond.
We had a good rain before dawn this morning and the pond was clear, but by mid morning you could see the film developing again and by dusk, the pond was covered all over again. Does pollen typically resurface?
Does this sound like pollen or an algae bloom? Water has been pretty turbid since the aeration was turned on and I added pond dye about a week ago and bumped it a bit this morning. Visibility is 17".