Ideal pH is around 6.5-7.0. Tilapia are legal in Ohio and they eat algae.

I've used both Tilapia and algaecides in the same pond at the same time.

How shallow is your pond?

Chelated copper products don't affect Amurs if applied according to the label.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).