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surfactant #104487 01/07/08 03:26 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 168 N.C. T turkeyfootnc OP Lunker
OP turkeyfootnc Lunker T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 168 N.C.	Can I use regular surfactant on plants in a pond or should I get something more suited for aquatic plants?

Re: surfactant turkeyfootnc #104584 01/10/08 06:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,058 Likes: 278 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,058 Likes: 278 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	I'm not a plant whiz. However, talks with Kelly Duffie of Estes Chemical has convinced me that the right surfactant can be extremely important. Also, make sure that you are using a chemical that is specific to ponds. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: surfactant Dave Davidson1 #104598 01/10/08 08:53 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,982 Likes: 280 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,982 Likes: 280 Central Ohio	IIRC the reason Roundup is not recommneded for pond use is just because of the surfactant. So I think having the proper surfactant can be important. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling