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Floating Algae #33617 05/18/05 08:19 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Opelousas, LA S Spencer OP Junior Member
OP Spencer Junior Member S Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Opelousas, LA	I have some floating algae in my 1/2 acre pond. Should I try to take it out or just leave it.

Re: Floating Algae #33618 05/18/05 08:39 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,975 Likes: 277 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,975 Likes: 277 Central Ohio	Quote: Should I try to take it out or just leave it. That's a rather complicated question, that involves 1) how much is "some", 2) does it bother you, and 3) does it hurt your nude bowling score? Do a search for threads on "filamentous algae" (I'd look first in "Controlling Unwanted Plants" and "Questions & Observations") and you can see some of the aspects of having FA in your pond. Some people abhore it, some don't mind, and of course levels of infestation vary greatly. The forum entries on FA will present several sides and possible solutions to the FA issue. If you want to control/eliminate it, some possiblities are chemical (herbicide) control, physical removal (raking it out), trying to prevent it from growing with Aquashade or something similar, and having it eaten by stocking Tilapia (Grass Carp really don't eat much FA). "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Floating Algae #33619 05/18/05 09:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 20,043 Likes: 1 Northeastern Indiana Cecil Baird1 Hall of Fame Lunker
Cecil Baird1 Hall of Fame Lunker Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 20,043 Likes: 1 Northeastern Indiana	I'd leave it alone. I wouldn't want anything to effect my nude bowling score! $;\)$ If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.

Re: Floating Algae #33620 05/19/05 08:41 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 214 Lima, OH C Chip Rowland Lunker
Chip Rowland Lunker C Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 214 Lima, OH	Spencer, We had a similar problem a couple years ago with big mats of floating algae. They would nearly cover the pond in the heat of the day then sink again overnight. We installed aerators and dosed it with bacteria in addition to adding dye. After a lot of raking we managed to get it under control; but my back hurt and I'm sure it took a few pins off my nude bowling score.We don't use granular copper sulfate any more but would probably use a light dose of cutrine plus sprayed directly on the mats from a boat if needed. Chip

Re: Floating Algae #33621 05/19/05 04:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,902 Surry Co NC R Ric Swaim Lunker
Ric Swaim Lunker R Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,902 Surry Co NC	Some have had success with barley straw put in early enough as a preventative measure. Pond Boss Subscriber & Books Owner If you can read this ... thank a teacher. Since it's in english ... thank our military! Ric

Re: Floating Algae #33622 05/20/05 07:54 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Opelousas, LA S Spencer OP Junior Member
OP Spencer Junior Member S Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Opelousas, LA	Yeah, My score is suffering a little from my stress from this being in there. I didn't know people actually looked at my hobbies. LOL