"adavisus" wrote in message
om...
Any chemical 'algae' fix is never going to be anything more than a
short term fix, it is fighting against nature, not a real solution at
all, whereas upping aquatic plants and not overstocking is working
with nature, long term...

I'd be very wary of any kind of 'shelf' product sold for clearing
algae, some are based on vicious herbicides with unknown long term
secondary effects, like killing plants, killing fish... perhaps thats
intended to sell more chemicals to 'fix' the problems that emerge
months after the 'poison' winds its secondary effects out on fish and
plants.

Not what I really want to stick in my pond, deary me no, lol

This is the third year for my pond AND my four fish, all of whom have
repeatedly wintered over here in zone 5b. Admittedly, I have a small pond
(850 gal), and I can lean a bit on some "quick fix" products for initial
troubles, but I have noticed NO ill effects from any "off the shelf"
products I have used in my pond. My plants do wonderfully, my water is
crystal clear, my fish are thriving with nary a problem, and my pH level,
chlorine level, and Kh levels are excellent. My skimmer and falls were
turned on for the first time this season on April 2nd, and the brief
appearance of algae was much much less than the same time last year.

So...apparently what I "stick in my pond" (after much careful reading and
consideration) seems to be doing the trick, and may for other small ponders
as well.

NJ

"AlgaeFix" is manufactured by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals,
http://www.pondcare.com
Most pond retailers carry it. A 64 oz bottle goes for about $35.
Treatment is 4 ounces/1200 gallons, a couple
times for the first week, then once a week.
It is effective on string algae, blanketweed, and pea soup algae.
It is safe for fish and plants, but not crustaceans.

On Thu, 1 May 2003 21:45:45 -0400, "Joan Pomatto"
wrote:

Where do you buy algae fix, and who is the manufacturer?
Thanks-------
"RED1102" wrote in message
...
I have used AlgaeFix and it worked great. I had a major problem with
string
algae last year. It lasted all year, but when I used the algefix it cured
the
problem. I had no problem with it bothering the fish or my plants.
Good Luck
Carole
NJ

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California (zone 10)
| Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv

This is the best place on line for algaefix or most other pond supply.

http://www.aquaticeco.com

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"Joan Pomatto" wrote in message news:3eb1cbc4_4@newsfeed...
Where do you buy algae fix, and who is the manufacturer?
Thanks-------
"RED1102" wrote in message
...
I have used AlgaeFix and it worked great. I had a major problem with
string
algae last year. It lasted all year, but when I used the algefix it
cured
the
problem. I had no problem with it bothering the fish or my plants.
Good Luck
Carole
NJ

I keep seeing reference to the "fuzz" that is only 1-2" in length. The fuzz
that grows in my pond is much longer - maybe 6" in some areas. I am not
sure if this is string algae, since the same stuff seems to adhere to roots
of floaters and other plants but doesn't float freely in the pond itself.
Does is sound like good or bad algae?

TIA,

Fred

On 5/4/03 3:42 PM, in article , "~
jan" wrote:

The important thing is not to kill off the fuzz algae that adheres itself
to the sides and only grows 1-2 inches in length. This can take up to 3
years to get a good crop, continuous use of an algaecide can knock it
back. ~ jan

IMHO, there is no bad algae (exception the blue green algae that is a
bacteria I can't spell, anyone?). There are just water quality issues that
need to be addressed to meet the standards of the ponder.

Fuzz algae, the primo stuff, doesn't wipe off easily, takes a scrub brush
to remove in many situations. ~ jan

I keep seeing reference to the "fuzz" that is only 1-2" in length. The fuzz
that grows in my pond is much longer - maybe 6" in some areas. I am not
sure if this is string algae, since the same stuff seems to adhere to roots
of floaters and other plants but doesn't float freely in the pond itself.
Does is sound like good or bad algae?

TIA,

Fred

On 5/4/03 3:42 PM, in article , "~
jan" wrote:

The important thing is not to kill off the fuzz algae that adheres itself
to the sides and only grows 1-2 inches in length. This can take up to 3
years to get a good crop, continuous use of an algaecide can knock it
back. ~ jan



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