I had a lot of FA on the pond when the ice went out. First, let me complement the input from everyone on this thread. I treated my pond with copper sulfate about three weeks ago. I have no (undetectable) FA today. Regarding this, I have two comments regarding treating with copper sulfate or if it sulphate. What ever. Cutrine has the same effect (9% chelated copper). It kills the base of your food chain. Photoplankton, Zooplankton, algea, etc. all gone! It's interesting that the folks in the south add ferterlizer to grow these elements of their ponds aquaculture.
I have some nice fish residing in my pond, but not with out additional input on my part. I feed the cats and BG with fish pellets. For the bass and crappie, a couple of time a year I add several thousand minnows. Every thing has something to eat. Also, I have a fair amount of cattails which provides habitat. Hey, alright I'm maintaining a big aquarium. But it's fun and you can hook into a big one most of the time.
Check out the price of copper sulfate. Two years ago it was about $40 for a 50 pound bag. It's now over $100. Cutrine and Rodeo seem to have held the line at about $40 per gallon.
Anyway, ramble.
Good luck.
Mike
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