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Name this weed #534903 05/07/21 11:24 AM
Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 233 Likes: 15 wisconsin J Journeyman OP
OP Journeyman J Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 233 Likes: 15 wisconsin	Can anyone name this weed? Best treatment in a high alkalinity waters (340 ppm)? Neighbors have been fighting this in their pond for years, it keeps returning and getting stronger. Has the look and feel of fiberglass insulation, no smell, starts on bottom and floats in mats. Thanks, Joe Attached Images

Re: Name this weed Journeyman #534904 05/07/21 11:49 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,973 Likes: 276 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,973 Likes: 276 Central Ohio	That's our old friend Mr. Filamentous Algae (FA). If it's a consistent problem year after year, you may want to consider stocking Tilapia annually. If you are not opposed to pond dye and there is not a large amount of water flowing through the pond, apply dye after ice out before it can start growing. Stay tuned for suggestions for chemical treatment. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Name this weed Journeyman #534910 05/07/21 01:38 PM
Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 1,470 Likes: 107 Parsons KS R RStringer
RStringer R Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 1,470 Likes: 107 Parsons KS	https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=534880#Post534880 Heres a link to a thread which it is discussed. It can be managed but just left alone prolly will get worse. The people who say I can't do it can just sit the @^#% down and watch me. Friends call me Rusto I also subscribe to pond boss mag. http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=504716#Post504716