It seems everyone is battling algae this year. I'm assuming your issue is with FA(Filamentous Algae) that floats to the surface in big clumps of carpeting slime. Manual removal could be an alternative, tho its labor intensive. You could build a floating skimmer rope long enough to stretch across the pond and pull it all to one end where it can be raked out.

With your pond being just 6' deep, you've probably got FA growing on the majority of the bottom. Pond dye will help reduce sunlight penetration but be prepared for the issue to get worst before it gets better. As the algae dies, it will float up even thicker. You HAVE TO GET IT OUT!! As it decomposes, it will add even more nutrients to the pond, continuously fueling new growth.

Aerators will create a heavy DO level which will help, but it takes time. Chemicals can help also, but copper based treatments can and will kill a lot if not all of the good bacteria you need to consume the added nutrients.

Keep your head up and just keep fighting. Eventually you'll start to see improvements. It does take time to get it under control tho.

One more thing...I tend to forget about Tilapia, because they are illegal here, but if you can stock them in your area, they will eat a lot of algae.

Last edited by Mike Whatley; 06/24/19 09:21 AM.
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