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Question about Phoslock and algae in ponds
Has anybody tried Phoslock for getting rid of green algae in
fishponds? Their web page claims it is the best thing since sliced bread for doing that, but I would like an independent evaluation before sending them my dough. |
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Question about Phoslock and algae in ponds
The usual way of getting ponds to clear, even used by farmers appears to be
a bale of hay left on the side of a dam, in the water. Whatever it does, it clears the water and seems to stop the algea forming. Never tried it but I've heard it works. Checked it out on google and got this. http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/fish/fishing/faqpond.htm When looking at this site use ctrl and f to imput "hay" and youl'l find the item quickly. wrote in message news Has anybody tried Phoslock for getting rid of green algae in fishponds? Their web page claims it is the best thing since sliced bread for doing that, but I would like an independent evaluation before sending them my dough. |
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Question about Phoslock and algae in ponds
Muddy water caused by suspended clay particles can sometimes be corrected by
spreading broken bales of high quality hay or barley straw in the water around the shoreline. Acids formed during plant decay can cause clay particles to settle. Approximately two bales of hay per surface acre should clear the water. Do not use too many bales and do not use uncured or fresh cut vegetation. Either mistake may cause a fish kill. To determine if this method may work, add twotablespoons of vinegar to your water sample. If it clears overnight, use of bales will probably work. wrote in message news Has anybody tried Phoslock for getting rid of green algae in fishponds? Their web page claims it is the best thing since sliced bread for doing that, but I would like an independent evaluation before sending them my dough. |
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Question about Phoslock and algae in ponds
It also appears to work with Algae
"Jonno" wrote in message ... Muddy water caused by suspended clay particles can sometimes be corrected by spreading broken bales of high quality hay or barley straw in the water around the shoreline. Acids formed during plant decay can cause clay particles to settle. Approximately two bales of hay per surface acre should clear the water. Do not use too many bales and do not use uncured or fresh cut vegetation. Either mistake may cause a fish kill. To determine if this method may work, add twotablespoons of vinegar to your water sample. If it clears overnight, use of bales will probably work. wrote in message news Has anybody tried Phoslock for getting rid of green algae in fishponds? Their web page claims it is the best thing since sliced bread for doing that, but I would like an independent evaluation before sending them my dough. |
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