Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Soil questions Preventing filamentous(sp) algae

Are yearly (every spring) fert programs in a pond enough to prevent the dreaded pond scum from getting a foothold in a 1-2 acre pond or is regular treatment something that will need to be done as well even in a properly fertilized pond this size. I have another question about water temps and when to fert but I'll save that for another time. Thanks for any feedback.

Pfdreams. Good idea to save the other questions for separate posts. It allows better organization within the forum.

I'm pretty sure that what temp to fertilize has been mentioned. Before asking do a search of most of the topics you should find it. Instructions for doing a search are listed in "faq" at the very top right side.

Hey Bill,
Thanks for the feedback; I almost always do a search before I ask a question. My search did come up with a few posts on water temps and when to fert but my question, "Are proper fert treatments during the warm season enough to prevent pond scum from getting a foot hold" was my question. I haven't found any posts directly answering this question. The post from Lusk commenting on Southern Exellence did remind me that if a pond is always being flushed out, it will be difficult to keep it fertilized and as he mentioned small brush began to grow on this pond. I tell ya', that just reiterates what you guys are always saying about pond management being a total balancing act. Thanks