Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Good or bad moss

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You have filalmetous algae. It doesn't look like it's to bad. This stuff starts in mainly shallow areas, like shown in the pic. I can be chemically controlled or raked out and put in the compost pile. I does somewhat provide a habitat for fry and minnows, but I have seen it get extremly out of control. If it stays in that small area it might be fine to leave for fry cover. Some chemicals that will control it are copper sulfate (which I no longer like to use) and Cutrin Plus, in granular or liquid form. In all cases with chemical treatment, read and follow the directions. With small amounts like you have, in my opinion, it's best to rake it out. You could dig that area deeper to help prevent it from coming back, that has worked for our pond.

thanks for the info, i think i will leave it alone for know and just keep an eye on it. The small fish do like that area of the pond.

You do not have a big problem. It's a pond not a swimming pool. Rake it out before it sinks to the bottom and decomposes.

Also a lot of food organisms for smallest fish grow on and among the strands of algae. Things like small zooplankton and other invertebrate type animals live among the strands of the algae. Small fish hang out there for the food buffet and shelter.