"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
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"Heather" wrote in message
Having inherited a 20'x 8' pond plus fish with my new house
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Does this sound like blanket weed to people or is it something esle?
If the latter then should I remove it? (not an easy job as the pond is
4'deep in the middle and has about 45 fish in it!)


Blanket weed is exactly like thin green hair but I would not have expected
it to be growing well yet, it prefers a bit of warmth and sun to really
get
under way. It may well be the start of it though.
To grow it needs nutrients so if you have lots of proper plants in your
pond
especially water lilies for shade, and keep your pond bottom clean you
should minimise your risk, however if you top up with Nitrate laced tap
water watch out.

Yep, the blanket weed has started in my ornamental feature but not in my
pond -- yet.
My pond is completely covered with some native-species floating plant. I
would rec investing in some as they provide early shade, before the lilly
pads make an appearance.
I would try googling up 'uk aquatic plant suppliers' (+ links), although it
may take a couple of seasons to get a complete cover.

Pete