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Old 06-05-2007, 04:28 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default String algae (blanket weed) losing its battle.

go to walmart and get some of their polyester batting with no
additives. make a bucket filter
http://weloveteaching.com/puregold/care/hardware.html
toss your pump into that. toss the clogged polyester batting as
needed.
COVER your pond with light blocking material like black plastic
sheeting and IIRC it will take 3-4 days for the pond to be clear.
of course, keep aeration going. dont feed the fish. dont fertilize
your water plants right now. Ingrid

On Sun, 6 May 2007 08:59:39 CST, Olde Hippee We
have a gang coming on Saturday and did so hope
it would be clear, or at least clearer.