This is a bit of a follow up to my post on Fish:
BG are Dying There was so much help offered I thought I would seek advise on the Brittle Naiad problem. I have read the many posts suggesting various chemical treatments, mechanical treatments and fertilizing the pond.
I have plenty of planktonic algae going but the Naiad is spreading like crazy. I have treated with Hydrothol/Reward with little success. As reported in the post above I continue to loose 4-6 BG and 2-3 bass a week. All with signs of red sores. Could the Naiad be a source for this condition?
Back to vegetation management:
It is an aerated, shallow pond (3-7') averaging about 4-5'.
Usually my biggest problem annually is filamentous algae if I don't get a good start on the Chara. This year, probably because of the abundance of Naiad, both are practically nonexistent.
So do I let this stuff run its course? What is the harm in doing this?
If I chemically treat I am concerned about more stress on the fish.
If I mechanically remove I will certainly stir up more nutrients for more unwanted growth.
Thank you for all your help on past topics and I would appreciate guidance with this one.
