so I had algae mats floating around my edges and more algae in 1-3 foot water around the banks. Bought Cutrine Plus liquid and sprayed the floating algae 3 times now - it kills what is there but then within a couple of days there is more floating. I also put Cutrine granules down twice and it has not killed the under water algae - suggestions? Is there any better algaecide available? Thanks
Tim, my understanding is that the floating stuff is dead already, though an eyesore & hindrance to fishing. But my understanding could be wrong, the real experts here will correct me on that.
I've never used algaecides, just tilapia. At 20 lb per acre they seem to keep the nasty stuff under pretty good control.
Are you raking out the dead stuff and disposing of the debris out of the watershed?
All of that algae is the embodiment of the nutrients in the pond. If you kill it, but leave the nutrients in the pond, the cycle is only moderately disturbed under heavy conditions.
Tim - I believe you are in the conservation zone. You would need TPWD approval to stock. I’m not familiar with the process and how easy/hard that may be but something to look into
Tim - I believe you are in the conservation zone. You would need TPWD approval to stock. I’m not familiar with the process and how easy/hard that may be but something to look into
Curious. I'd have thought the stricter conservation zone would be in the warmest parts of the state, but instead it seems to target the driest.
I don’t know the background on that. My guess is because of the seasonal water scarcity in those areas there is probably a greater emphasis not introduce exotics into public waterways to conserve those resources for native species? Not sure if there are any at risk aquatic species up there, but if so, that could be another reason.
Curious. I'd have thought the stricter conservation zone would be in the warmest parts of the state, but instead it seems to target the driest.
I don’t know the background on that. My guess is because of the seasonal water scarcity in those areas there is probably a greater emphasis not introduce exotics into public waterways to conserve those resources for native species? Not sure if there are any at risk aquatic species up there, but if so, that could be another reason.
That makes some sense. However, tilapia could not possibly survive the winters in west & panhandle Texas, so how could they displace native fish? On the other hand, tilapia definitely can survive winter in southern Texas, but those areas aren't conserved. I'm sure there's a reason, but puzzling.
so I had algae mats floating around my edges and more algae in 1-3 foot water around the banks. Bought Cutrine Plus liquid and sprayed the floating algae 3 times now - it kills what is there but then within a couple of days there is more floating. I also put Cutrine granules down twice and it has not killed the under water algae - suggestions? Is there any better algaecide available? Thanks
What rate are you applying the Cutrine liquid? If you used the granules, how many pounds did you use, and how many square feet did you apply it to?
Ok my pond is 1.5 acres and the algae is floating mats and only around the shoreline. I bought 2.5 gallons of liquid Cutrine Plus. Says to mix with water at 9:1. So if I am correct I would mix the entire 2.5 gallons with around 23 gallons of water in my large spray tank? I have no flow through and I have 4 aerators that run 24/7. Should that do the job?
tim k, keep in mind the chemical will knock the algae down but as it decomposes, the nutrients will be RE-released into the system and can be the source of algae popping back up. Aquatic vegetation of the right variety can utilize those nutrients so algae can't form again if they can consume excess.
Yep, the trick to spraying is to do about 25 percent at a time. Give it about a week between spraying to cut down on the dying plant life sucking up the oxygen.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
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Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
