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I have observed a number of jellyfish in my 5 year old bass/bluegill pond this year and would like any information forum members might share. Are these small whiteish things a problem? How can they be controlled? The pond is +/- 3 acres, clear and produces numerous bass, not so big yet. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Hello Rodger and welcome to Pond Boss. Wow take some photos, that would be great to see!
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See if they are bryozoans. If so, they are pretty cool and indicative of healthy water and a clean environment. Here's a picture of one. 
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I too have had what I call a "Fresh Water Jellyfish" in my ponds. They are about the size of a penny here in Ohio with a small X shape on top of them. From what I have read they are pretty much harmless to humans but may affect fish. Sometimes they may not be in a BOW from one year to the next. Please follow the link below for the type I have had in my pond and some interesting reading. http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1068I have seen very few and mostly in the spring to early summer months.
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You can pickup a bryozoan but we too have seen "jelly balls" about the size of a golf ball. Slight green tint to them. I never got around to asking what they are. Anyone? Diff. than bryzoan these would fall apart if not handled with care.
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Tranquility's linked info. is exactly what I have in my pond now. I swim with them and haven't been stung. In that they are invasive, should I be making any effort to eliminate them? If so, how would I go about that? Thanks to all for the info.
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