what kind of algae is this?

[Carolyn]

We usually get a problem with string algae, but now we have an overgrowth of
algae that is more like cotton batting! The fish are getting caught in it.
It looks really gross too.
Carolyn

[kathy]

It could be blue green algae which is caused
by too much organic matter in the pond.
Can you post some more about your fish
load, filtering, when the last time you cleaned
it out, any water test readings?

kathy :-)
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[Reel McKoi]

"Carolyn" > wrote in message
...
> We usually get a problem with string algae, but now we have an overgrowth
of
> algae that is more like cotton batting! The fish are getting caught in
it.
> It looks really gross too.
> Carolyn
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For the first time I have the same type in my 800 gallon pond. No fish are
getting caught in it, but it is unsightly and seemed to just suddenly appear
the other day. I have to remove it today before it takes over the shallow
end.
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On Sat, 21 May 2005 08:35:19 -0400, "Carolyn" > wrote:

>We usually get a problem with string algae, but now we have an overgrowth of
>algae that is more like cotton batting! The fish are getting caught in it.
>It looks really gross too.
>Carolyn
>
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Sick Pond Form

>Please describe your problem, including fish characteristics, like;
>whirling, flashing, gasping at surface, wounds, etc.:
>
>Pond Size in Gallons? (litres*.26=US Gallons):
>
>Water Source (Well, Irrigation, City?)
>If City how is water treated?: =
>
>Time in Operation?
>(How old is the pond/water?):
>
>Liner type? (EPDM,PVC,RUBBER,Cement/Concrete etc):
>
>Fish Population?
>Type? Size? QTY, Time in Pond:
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>Food? Type and Frequency of feedings.:
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>Pump Type, IN/OUT of pond, GPH etc
>(Describe your filtration system as well as possible):
>
>Prefilter media type? Last cleaned?:
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>Filter is BIO or Mechanical? Last cleaned? How?:
>
>Carbon added? How much? When last changed?:
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>Aeration? Waterfalls? Bubblers?
>Venturies?:
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>Water Temp?
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>PH?:
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>Ammonia (ppm or mg/l):
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>Nitrite (ppm or mg/l):
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>Nitrate (ppm or mg/l):
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>Water Color, cloudiness, odor?:
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>Water changes? (% of pond volume and how often):
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>Additives used (water conditioners etc):
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>Tests done by self or another?:
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>Weather (what's it been like lately?):
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>Medications used?:
>
>What Zone or Country of residence?:
>
>~ jan

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