I finally entered the digital age... Kodak 712IS neat panoramic feature used on the first one...
The pond is in the process of being drained to Rotenone off the LMB and GSF in prep for next fall's planting of SMB, YP, and if needed Walleye.
I've been battling Chara since it filled two years ago. Treated with Cutrine granular early (60 degree water), and one month later. Water clarity is a problem, can usually see down about 5'.
The normal water level is up to the green tote (toy box). Between the Cutrine and racking, the beach area stays pretty clean.
Viewing toward the west. Most of this area is between 4'-6' when full. Behind the dog about 25' is the spring area where a constant supply of fertile water flows in.
This view to the East is normally about 7'-8' deep, but even there the chara grows well.
In the pre-black slime stages... It looks pretty harmless, but when the water is up this stuff gets two feet high.
I know the stuff spreads by fragmentation and spores. What I am wondering is would a good freeze kill both? I could leave the pond down at about this level all winter. Some sections (especially the West area) may freeze solid except for the spring flow area.
Are the spores sensitive to the Cutrine, or do they have to be in a growing stage. On that same line, is it best to treat immediately after any mechanical removal? I have filled the skiff till it was ready to sink many times with the stuff, but it seems to bounce right back.
The other rational behind leaving it low, is I could treat the stuff aggressively in spring as the water is coming up.
Words of wisdom and even nutty comments are welcome.
Thanks!
