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March 19, 2010
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Q: How do you control algae growth in a small pond that will not affect the fish (trout) in it?
-Jerry of Harrisburg, PA
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A: We always suggest to customers with a pond of any size to use an aeration system along with natural bacteria to help eliminate muck and prevent stagnant water. Using these products together will make pond management easier and in time will reduce the need for chemicals.
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As far as the algae you currently have, there are a couple options to get rid of it. They are Algae Defense Algaecide and Hydrothol 191 Granular. If you use the Algae Defense, you will need to test your water hardness to ensure the carbonate hardess is above 50 ppm (parts per million) which is safe level for trout when treating with Algae Defense. If you do not wish to go that route or if your pond contains koi or goldfish, use Hydrothol 191 instead. Hydrothol 191 is a granular that will work both on algae and weeds.
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Just remember, using only chemicals to control algae is a "reactive", short-term approach. If you really want to gain control over the long-haul, then you need to be "proactive" and follow the 4-Easy Steps to the Perfect Ecosystem. Watch our 4-step video online to learn more.
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