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i have an oily residue in a swampy area of my pond,its in a very small area in two or three spots.i do not think its oil though.i have seen this in swampy areas at other ponds and streams in swampy areas.my pond is healthy what is it? ps will take a couple of days to get back to this page going away for weekend.
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i took a picture will post when i get back
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gizmo, I have something very similar that I see in my pond from time to time. It is usually associated with an area where the dirt is very orange. I do have some old mine run-off, and I am certain that the color and "oil-looking" stuff is associated.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:"
"She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
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thanks sunil,ther are no mines near my pond.it looks as if it might be some kind of soil decomposition,,animal,mineral,any one else has this?it is very small 6x7 in a few spots.the pond is in ny(have seen this before in pa streams and ponds..swampy areas.
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thanks russ, its iron bacteria...love this site,proud to be a pond boss subscriber.
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Man, Russ. Just when I could finally provide an answer to SOMEONE'S question...you beat me to it.
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Matt, I edited my post just for you my friend.  Russ
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