Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Someone spilled paint in my pond?

Definitely looks more inviting for a swim now than it did. That was some nasty looking green snot you had. Good to hear you are getting the upper hand on it.

I'm waiting to see what pictures in July next year will show. I hope that it isn't just a change in the weather coupled with the rains that we've had that made the change. My pond in the past few weeks has changed for the better algae wise, and I haven't treated it.......

You and me both!!! If it doesn't keep going in the right direction I am going to blame you because of that post...I almost didn't want to update because of that exact fear.. I also would to know where my ortho-p and nitrates are right now..

I know a lot of people aren't believers in bacteria.. But like Ted Lea explained to me if it didn't work why do water treatment plants use it.. I am going to continue to use it even through the winter but just cut back my dosage.. If I can spend $20 a month on a maintainance program that is cheap insurance IMHO..

I will continue to update with whatever happens.. I have nothing to hide either way.. Just can't make the promise to get it done in a timely matter with a few changes as of late..

I've got broad shoulders!

Lets see if you remember to update it in 11 months.

Some pictures from today on my lunch..

As for what I have done this year.. Sprayed FA one time in the spring then have just continued with the bacteria program.. Now with the rain we have had I have no idea how to tell what that has done.. With it being a ground water pond with no overflow that has cause an issue for a few yards and my garden.. Pretty much chalk the garden up for this year...

My FA just kind of went away after dragging a bunch of the floating mats out of the water. My pond edge looks just about like yours with just a slight amount of residual FA around the edges in places.

Did anyone tell you most people put the fixed portion of the floating dock where it is attached to the bank ABOVE water?

Sorry, just being a smart ass........ couldn't resist. If that is a groundwater pond, you obviously have had adequate rain to recharge the aquifer.

Like your rock lining around the pond. Pretty much what I did.

What used to be my garden..

Lots of rain flushing nutrients out of the pond help keep the FA away.

Once the rain stops, that might change when all the new vegetation that is now underwater starts to decompose.

Been another year and this one has been a little more enjoyable around the pond.. Water is looking good this year.. Had some early FA that I let clear up itself this year with no manual removal or copper products.. Have continued the bacteria program even through the the winter but cut back to just 1lb a month under the ice.. Started adding 2 lbs a month in April but other than that just letting it do it's thing..

Lookin great!