So, I think I want to apply a phosphorous binder due to my algae issues and lab tests:
https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=569653#Post569653https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=570968#Post570968I searched the forum and found mostly old arguments about Phoslock.
My understanding is that aluminum sulfate is a traditional, low-cost approach. The downside is that it can dangerously lower pH. However, my pH (8.3) and total alkalinity (180 ppm) are on the high side, so maybe I have enough buffer?
There seems to be many products for natural, non-alum, binders. Phoslock, MetaFloc, AirMax Ecoboost, etc. These are more pricey.
Thoughts on these products?
Also, when is the best time to apply a "reset" dosage of phosphorous binder? Now (Fall) or early next Spring? Right now, the undesirable grasses/cattails are dead, and I raked out all the floating mats of FA.
