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#312709 11/21/12 05:46 PM
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Hi all!

Here are some pictures of some type of scum in my pond today. Recent history: aireator pump was weak (put new one today), I cut grass around the pond four days ago which left plenty debris in the pond. Also I pumped four inches of water from the well about four or five days ago. I would like to know if any of these could cause this scum problem. it is very thick, almost like paint. Is this something I should worry about and what could I do about it.

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Danny
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Do you think it is washed in material ? It looks like dead algae/plankton blown up by the wind. Mix it up and see if it goes away.
















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If you mix it up some of it stays on the stick and some sinks. and it could not have washed in because i have leveys all around the pond. HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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Hi again, I went to the pond and mixed some of the scum in a small bucket. i'm attaching more pictures, some of it sank and some floated but it did not dissolve. and if i smash it in my hand, it kind of makes a greenish slime. Thanks again. Danny

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Cant seem to get the new pictures on.


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im going to start another thread so i can get the pictures on, Thanks again.


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Looks like old dead/dying algae.
















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any thing i can do or not to worry?


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I would watch and see what happens.

















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