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Help! How to get rid of this stuff?
We have a 2 yr old spring fed pond that is about 3 acres in size. We share the pond with 2 neighbors and one has a few cattle that use the pond. Wondering what type of algea this is and how we can get rid of it? Here are some pictures...
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That's filamentous algae. See aquaplant.tamu.edu for management options.
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 Grandpa
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If you attend next month's Pond Boss IV conference, there will be an old, bald, and bearded guy presenting some solutions to your exact problems!
Can that crazy old dude use one of your photos in the presentation? Yours are classic photos of too many nutrients entering a water impoundment that is not removing these nutrients fast enough.
Lots of solutions exist. Here are just a few:
1. Keep as much manure and fertilizer, as possible, from leaching into the pond. It isn't all that difficult.
2. Include lots of things in the pond that will absorb the nutrients that inevitably leach in. It will greatly beautify the pond.
3. Increase clean water flow-through to flush out nutrient-laden water. Your fish will be happier.
Welcome to Pond Boss.
Ken
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Thanks everyone! Ken- Of course you can use the pics  Can you give specific examples of #2 and #3? I looked at the archive link but need to study a bit more- also thought about Tilapia but don't think they are legal in Oklahoma? I find it strange that most of the FA is concentrated on one side of the pond? Does this mean that the water isn't very clean? I am going to have someone test it this Summer...thanks for all the help
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I have researched OK law and can't find anything illegal about stocking tilapia. Check the OK department of wildlife website. Where are you in OK?
Ken, I am also interested in examples for your second recommendation. Thanks.
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Ken, I am also interested in examples for your second recommendation. Thanks. Larry -- I'll post more after the conference. But start by searching "floating islands" here on the forum. That is just a start. Look at back issues of Pond Boss magazine, especially articles by Bill Cody about lilies. With all of these questions -- lots of experts will be at the PB-IV conference. All are extremely friendly, helpful, and willing to sit down and talk about your pond problems. Regards, Ken
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I am in Northeastern Oklahoma near the Arkansas line...Stilwell Oklahoma
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