Originally Posted By: Grubbm
I have 1 1/2 acre pond that is about 5 feet deep. Last summer I had a serious algae problem. I used copper sulfate and tried tilapia. The tilapia thin out the algae and cleared up the water. Any ideas out there thanks


I agree with esshup - go with the tilapia. While algae seems to grow in most ponds to some extent or other, you may also want to consider what sort of nutrient load your pond is getting and whether that could be a large part of the algae issue.

If you can identify the source - too much organic debris (such as leaves), heavy infusion of fertilizer, runoff from nearby livestock pastures, heavy geese populations crapping in your water, etc. - you can take steps to minimize that impact and improve water quality. Aeration can have a big positive impact, too, especially when coupled with other methods of control.

Just a few more ideas to consider, but at the most basic level, if tilapia worked before, I bet they'll work again!

Todd La Neve

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