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#231207 08/16/10 09:12 PM

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Fish in this pond are dying. This unusual red algae looking stuff has appeared and orangish looking clouds are also present. Whats going on?

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Re: Dying Fish verdehoy #231208 08/16/10 09:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,318 Likes: 6 Arkansas RC51 Ambassador Lunker
RC51 Ambassador Lunker Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,318 Likes: 6 Arkansas	verdehoy, I am no expert, but i would say you are having a DO crash!! Pond turn over and DO crash maybe? The only difference between a rut and a Grave is the depth. So get up get out of that rut and get moving!! Time to work!!

Re: Dying Fish RC51 #231210 08/16/10 09:28 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 43 southern il V verdehoy OP Fingerling
OP verdehoy Fingerling V Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 43 southern il	No fish seen piping.Dead fish include large GC BG and LMB. Minnows in shallows appear lively.

Re: Dying Fish verdehoy #231213 08/16/10 10:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,318 Likes: 6 Arkansas RC51 Ambassador Lunker
RC51 Ambassador Lunker Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,318 Likes: 6 Arkansas	If it isn't that I wonder if something has gotten into your pond from your watershed area?? Has anything you can think of gotten into your pond lately or seeped in from somewhere? I don't know I would like to see what the big dogs have to say about your picture. I am very curious now. The only difference between a rut and a Grave is the depth. So get up get out of that rut and get moving!! Time to work!!

Re: Dying Fish RC51 #231221 08/17/10 01:12 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 904 Likes: 12 East/Central Texas O overtonfisheries Lunker
overtonfisheries Lunker O Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 904 Likes: 12 East/Central Texas	Iron Precipitate, Mosquito Fern, or Red Tide? My guess is red algae. Aerate heavily, treat with an approved algaecide, and followup with a high quality microbial bioremediation such as Biocycle. Maintain aeration. Also get a sample of that water and send off to be tested. Texas A&M has a great testing service. Look it up online. It's ALL about the fish!