I was at a buddies house today. He has a 1/4 AC pond that is about 8’ deep. He runs an aerator and fountain all the time. At least it seems like they are in all the time.
I noticed his pond had a lot of algae floating on top. I’ll try to post a pic or two. He says he really fights it.
My non-aerated pond 90 miles north has some algae a few weeks ago, but is clean now.
Is it possible the full time aeration and fountain are putting too much oxygen in the water, and that contributes to the algae?
Just curious. I’d like to help him if I could.
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12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.