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    #16
    Originally posted by Radar View Post
    I would use a pond rake at first, and skim off as much of the algae as possible. I think if you try to treat with cutrine or copper sulfate it will cost a lot of money and probably smother out any fish you have. Probably take a day or two to rake it off.

    I have to fight that same type of algae because my pond banks are not steep enough, I raked it off the first time and about 2 weeks later it started showing up again, treated it with copper sulfate from tractor supply, put it in a hand held seeder and walk around the bank. I keep it under control purdy good and treat about once a month now. These 100 degree days create a perfect time for algae bloom.
    IMO that is WAY too much algae to try to remove manually - here is my pond -

    also go to www.pondboss.com - free forum with nothing but pond experts to give you great advice -
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      #17
      Barley hay will help. Put squares around the pond half in and half out. As it deteriorates it will produce 2 strains of bacteria that will kill the algae. If you have cows you’ll need to keep them off it for obvious reasons

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        #18
        Cutrine Plus or Captain XTR. Apply per label rate at the high density recommendation. Only spray about 1/3 at a time in this heat or any fish will be belly up. Repeat every 2 weeks. You will probably have to make 3 applications to get it controlled.

        After most of it is gone, apply a black pond dye to slow new growth.

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          #19
          There is a lot to consider on the pond. Did it measure an acre on google earth? What do you want to do with the pond? Fish, swim, look at, water live stock.... What type of "algae" is it? Is it just algae or vegetation too? How deep is it? does it have fish now, if so what kind and will you want to "start over" with your fish of choice? Your answers will determine the best approach to take.

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            #20
            Originally posted by Gerald G View Post
            That KW come with the place too?
            Nah that's the neighbors

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              #21
              I can't keep the cattle off it because that's their only water. Main goals are to catch fish. Not trying to grow record bass. I will eventually get a fish guy out there once I know what I've got and may end up stocking some fish if needed.

              I'll try and get some of the junk out manually, and then look into some of the chemical methods mentioned above.

              Thanks for the replies.

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                #22
                Your main issue is likely the amount of nutrients in the water, and that is likely ongoing with cattle. TP&W grass carp and tilapia at most fisheries are good natural ways to eat and convert nutrients to fish flesh. Dye will work as well to prevent plant and algae but also hurt fish production(baby fish need the microscopic plant and animals for food. But you might not have the type fish you want and need to start over with the fish population, meaning drain down and rotenone. Chemical will also work but you will have an ongoing issue and fish safe chemicals can get $$$. trying to restock existing pond fish population is just feeding the existing fish a high dollar snack.

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                  #23
                  Catfish pond may be your best bet if you can feed them on a semi regular basis.

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by JustinJ View Post
                    I can't keep the cattle off it because that's their only water. Main goals are to catch fish. Not trying to grow record bass. I will eventually get a fish guy out there once I know what I've got and may end up stocking some fish if needed.

                    I'll try and get some of the junk out manually, and then look into some of the chemical methods mentioned above.

                    Thanks for the replies.
                    There are several ways to skim off some of that algae, you can use your atv with some rope and a board. Does not cost you anything to skim off, but the chemicals will be 300-500 dollars for tank that size. I would find out how deep the tank is before you stock it.

                    My tank was just for cattle for 22 years, I sold off my cattle four years ago, I spent some money on the tank and put in an aerator system and had the banks scraped and removed a bunch of trees. Total depth of mine is only 12 foot and its one acre in diameter. I had a little algae show up last week and I took care of yesterday. Couple pics of mine as of yesterday.


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                      #25
                      Radar,
                      you have a solar powered aerator? Looks like it from the pics, your pond looks good.

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by tps7742 View Post
                        Radar,
                        you have a solar powered aerator? Looks like it from the pics, your pond looks good.
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                        Yes sir, I got it from Missouri Wind and Solar. I installed it myself, it ain't got no battery back up, just runs when the sun is out. Been running for 18 months now and it sure did help out the pond.

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                          #27
                          Blue pond dye will go a long way in controlling the amount of sunlight entering the water and has helped ours out alot when necessary and safe for fish and not very expensive. Ours is fairly deep except around some edges. Our swans do a good job but that isn't cheap........

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Sippy View Post
                            Cutrine Plus or Captain XTR. Apply per label rate at the high density recommendation. Only spray about 1/3 at a time in this heat or any fish will be belly up. Repeat every 2 weeks. You will probably have to make 3 applications to get it controlled.

                            After most of it is gone, apply a black pond dye to slow new growth.
                            I use blue but was going to suggest the black in this situation

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                              #29
                              I stock Tilapia every year to take care of the algae...


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                                #30
                                Originally posted by Tbar View Post
                                I stock Tilapia every year to take care of the algae...



                                where do you buy them? Any downside having them in a pond with blue gill and bass?

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