Jim,
We call it string alage here in the states, but whatever its called its very
annoying. So far I have never found anything to get rid of it, except using a
toilet brush to grab hold of it and pull it loose. Some people here on rec
ponds have used kitty litter but I have never tried it. Good luck!!
Jan
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