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Originally posted by catslayer View PostIf I'm not mistaken you have to get state permission for grass carp... and put up a carp fence on the spillway.
Copper sulfate around the edges is how we suggest handling it, not direct application, it will defiantly get the job done
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Originally posted by The General View PostA friend and fellow TBHr had this done at the recommendation of a biologist a few years ago- now there isn't a lick of vegetation in there because the carp have eaten it all.
We have this... wish we had stocked half the number we did so we might have SOME veg... like 5-10% coverage...
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Originally posted by catslayer View PostWe have this... wish we had stocked half the number we did so we might have SOME veg... like 5-10% coverage...
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Top pond picture shows mostly Filamentous Algea. Copper Sulfate (or Cutrine) will cure that (and is approved for that use), but don't treat entire pond at one time or it can kill the fish as the algae breaks down, depleting the oxygen (a lot has to do with the time of year and water temps - if cooler, you can treat larger areas). If you have, and want to get rid of the water primrose (shown in the second pic), you can do it a few ways. if there is no run off, you could use Round up with a surfactant (e.g. Ivory dishwashing soap). it breaks the wax layer on the leaves and lets the poison sink in. There may be laws against doing this if it runs off in to other water sources. Just sayin i know it works. Also, Tilapia do a great job of controlling the algae. But they die when water temps drop below 60ish. So may have to deal with a few days of stink. Would not recommend grass carp, and would get rid of them if at all possible. Especially in a small pond.
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Originally posted by catslayer View PostIf I'm not mistaken you have to get state permission for grass carp... and put up a carp fence on the spillway.
Copper sulfate around the edges is how we suggest handling it, not direct application, it will defiantly get the job done
Don't use carp
Why do you suggest not using carp?
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