Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Paddlefish for Control of Filamentous Algae?

Rod, I overlooked this post. I'm guessing that nobody has ever tried that.

Considering their growth potential and the fact that they don't feed on other fish I would think that would work if they consume FA.

I don't see anything in the Oklahoma regulations prohibiting it but know it's not recommended to stock from other water supplies.

Google says this They are not known to actively consume filamentous algae as part of their diet. However, filamentous algae can sometimes be present in the environments where they feed, and they may incidentally ingest small amounts while filtering for plankton. If you're looking for fish that specifically target filamentous algae, species like Siamese algae eaters, mollies, and Florida flagfish are more effective choices

Funny that it doesn't recommend Tilapia.

After more research, the fish recommended are only fish typically used in Aquariums.