Hello all. I had a pretty good crop of Chara(i think), a little pond weed and some algae. I installed an aerator about 3 weeks ago and then manually raked about 1/2 my pond and got out a good percentage of the stuff from that half. But now I have a super bloom of alage(bright green)taking over and the weeds are coming back stronger than ever.
Very discouraged here!
I thought the aeration would help the problem but it seems to be no help or even making it worse. I didn't want to use chemicals but it's looking like I might not have a choice other than just letting the weeds go.
My fish seem very healthy and active though. When I raked the weeds I also got loads of minnows that were stuck in the weeds so I know they are spawning well.
The raking stirred up alot of stuff and clouded the water for a few days but it's back to being pretty clear again in the areas where the are no weeds and such.
If I do use chemicals does anyone think it would be worthwhile to add some "Aquatron" and "Waste and Sludge Reducer"?
Also I'm worried about the dead stuff sinking and taking alot of small fish with it.
All comments appreciated
