Not really familiar with the lay out here in regards to the forums so if I am in the wrong one let me know.
I have a 2 1/2 acre pond in southern illinois that has recently turned very green with an algae(?) film on the top.
I do keep the pond dyed as well as use copper sulfate (has been about 6 wks) and an aquatic herbicide along the edges to deal with blooming surface weeds and near the bank (been about three wks).
Besides that I have two aerators that run 24/7.
So experts.....is there an algae bloom through the entire water table? Is the surface "film" and/or overall bloom detrimental to my fish?
Not sure it matters but my pond runs from 2-10 foot deep.
That is normal for productive pond during summer. Not sure on the effect of dye and aeration in your circumstance. Should not be a problem with aeration. If you have low alkalinity, be careful with CUSO4 it can kill fish. Film is excess and dying plankton on the surface. Light colored portion is cytoplasm from dead/burst plankton. It is just part of the normal daily process.
I appreciate the reply....lots of reviews but only one reply.
I have not had this in the past so I was a bit concerned. Is there a reason you know that I would not have had in the past but now its daily? Our temps here this time of year a 90+ and we have been getting a lot of rain lately.
Is this treatable with like a spray algacide or something I should just let happen? I obviously prefer the nice clear blue water first thing in the morning but my main concern is the well being of the ecosystem and the fish.
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