Posted by TonyIN on July 11, 2013 at 05:23:51 from (72.49.12.76):
In Reply to: moss on the pond posted by Larry@stinescorner on July 10, 2013 at 15:46:58:
Larry...
We use an encapsulated copper sulfate product "Cutrine" - there's probably some good equals out there. Not inexpensive (maybe $40/gallon - you may need a couple gallons depending on acreage of pond) but does the job for the green floating mats of algae. Tractor Supply sells it as do others. I put it on with a garden sprayer from the bank. With the amount you have now, probably should only do 1/3 of the pond each week. Once you get it all cleared up, just watch for it next time. treat it when it first starts to appear and it will be easy and a lot less cost. A good portion of my pond banks are wooded, so it gets plenty of nutrients to cause the growth. As for the grass carp - they work best on aquatic weeds. I put some in the first year of the pond and didn't see much change in the algae. From what I have been told by the experts, they prefer weeds and will eat algae only when there's nothing else left to eat. So, try something like the Cutrine - I mix it in a 9 parts water to 1 part Cutrine ratio. For what its worth - I do use the aquashade in February at half the recommended strength to help keep bottom based weeds under control. Once a year is about all that I need. In addition, I did install a bottom based aeration system several years ago which helps considerably. One more thing - we do eat the fish out of here. Eveything I use is ok for that. Good Luck Tony
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