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Hello. I bought the copper sulfate crystals to control FA the guy at the store told me to mix it with water to get it really concentrated. I put some in my 1/4 acre pond a week ago and it dont seem to be doing anything to the alge at all. I have been raking all FA off the top. It just comes back in a couple days. I was just wondering how long it should it take to see a differance. thanks to everyone. this is one awsome site.
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Hey Gene, Welcome; how much did you use and how did you apply it? How warm was the water? Chip
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You should see some dis-coloration in 3-5 days if is going to work on the algae. I would hand broadcast the copper directly on the algae. Be careful only to treat 1/3 of the pond at a time.
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Thanks for replying guys. I didnt put very much in about 2 cups of concentrated stuff right next to a fountain so it would mix well and the water temp was about 60 F. I did notice parts of some of the moss around the pond did turn a yucky brown but not much. It seams like im fertalizing cuz the more I take out the more it comes back the next day hahaha. again thanks for all the help.
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Thanks for the info ewest. the copper sufate stuff is gone will never be put in my pond again its a good thing I didnt use very much. My wife just bought a gallon of algacide in a gallon jug I probably wont use it either. I think im going to get some barly straw and crass carp. thanks for all the replys.
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