I'm not sure how much I can elaborate, but here goes.
I have become convinced that there exists an algae for all water temps, and every season. And since my management strategy involves as close to complete plant eradication as possible, My weed war is waged year-round.
I normally have bright green algae growing under the ice, so for the last few winters I have added aquashade with noticeable results. And since I recently decided that I no longer need aeration, I don't want dead and decaying veggies using up my dissolved O2....on the rare chance we get any extended ice/snow cover.
In the early spring right after ice out (hopefully), I add AQ again to get a jump start on the warmer water algae. It helps.
