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Killing Algae – Liquid v.s. Granular – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on July 16, 2010 by thepondguy

Those of you with at least a couple years of ponding under your belt know that beautiful summer sunshine comes as a package deal with algae and green water. While it can be painful to look at for even a couple days, when your pond is being properly maintained it can be a quick and simple process to whip your pond back into shape.

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How can I control Naiad in my pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on May 13, 2010 by thepondguy

When faced with an outbreak of weeds in their pond some pond owners tend to rush into buying aquatic herbicides and algaecides in an attempt to clear up the pond as fast as possible. While we agree with the idea that your weeds need to disappear on the double…,

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Algae Control, Muck, Weed Identification, Chara (Algae), Pond Dye, Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, Algae Defense, MuckAway | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

I have algae growing all over the place. I keep using chemicals but they don’t seem to last long. What else can I do? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on April 29, 2010 by thepondguy

As we approach our warmer spring and summer months you may find yourself watching in awe as algae takes over your pond at an almost impossible rate. What is going on in your pond that is making it punish you so? Let’s take a look at the cause of algae and your approach on treating it…

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Aquatic Plants, Bass, Catfish, Chara (Algae), Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Frogs, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Season-Long Control, Trout, Uncategorized, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Quality Issues, Water Testing, Weed Identification | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 13 Comments »

How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on September 3, 2009 by thepondguy

Whether it’s floating or submerged, algae can turn a lake into a green mess in no time. It’s unsightly, it’s sometimes stinky and in extreme cases, it can cause…

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Algae Control, Duckweed, Watermeal, Muck, Fish Kill, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, Carbonate Hardness, Koi, Goldfish, Algae Defense, MuckAway | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments »

Aquatic Weed ID: Chara Versus Pondweeds – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on May 8, 2009 by justinmcleod

I remember when I first began treating ponds the importance of being able to identify what I was treating was vital. For example, after talking with Ted we discovered that what he had in his pond wasn’t a pondweed at all , it was actually a form of algae called [...]

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How Do I Treat for Chara/Algae? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on March 6, 2009 by thepondguy

During the early beginnings of spring have you ever took that first stroll around the pond and discovered an awful musky smell that filled the air? That smell is [...]

Filed under: Algae Control, Chara (Algae), Pond & Lake | Tagged: , , | 8 Comments »

Properly Getting Rid of Chara (Algae) – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on September 12, 2008 by joemejia

In general we suggest that you wait until water temperatures are above 50°F: Although the real answer is that you can treat Algae/Chara anytime it is [...]

Filed under: Algae Control, Chara (Algae), Pond & Lake | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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