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OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide

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Roper6365

06-15-2005 17:31:51

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I'm in the process of restoring a fairly large farm pond "1-1/2acre". There was a huge pile of horse and cow patookie mounded next to it for the last few years and the algae has taken over and the fish are not growing. I'm adding a granular algaecide now and I'v been told that I need to add Dye to keep the sun out and prevent new growth, Have any you had any experience with this stuff?

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bryan in iowa

06-16-2005 06:13:40

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Roper6365, 06-15-2005 17:31:51

We used Aquashade , worked pretty good .Made the pond look really deep blue . Just don' tlet dogs swim in it for day or so . I had 3 Light blue springers for awhile . Stuff don't wash out ,,lol

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Matt Clark

06-16-2005 05:52:26

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Roper6365, 06-15-2005 17:31:51

There's a great site called PondBoss.com that can really help with questions like these. RoundUp has some problems in ponds (not legal or listed) due to the "wetting" agent or surfactant. There's a reason there's different products...

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BushogPapa

06-15-2005 19:32:23

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Roper6365, 06-15-2005 17:31:51

TSC carries the dry blue dye in a box of 5 packages for a whole lot less than the liquid.. Each is a water soluable packet..you just toss one in... Princep 90 works well too for algea control..

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roper6365

06-15-2005 18:09:30

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Roper6365, 06-15-2005 17:31:51

Thanks for the feedback, I'm going to try the dye. IF nothing else it's going to freak my dogs out lol. Mabey it will keep them out of the pond.

To answer the "is it safe question" The Cutrine Plus that I am using is a "No Water Restriction" product. That is why I'm using it, the stock still needs to drink the water and this product will not prevent that.

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buickanddeere

06-15-2005 17:47:23

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Roper6365, 06-15-2005 17:31:51

Can you bubble air through the water or run something to agitate the water while mixing in some air? Around here a windmill is a popular aerator.

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Mattlt

06-16-2005 04:33:49

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to buickanddeere, 06-15-2005 17:47:23

I'll second the windmill idea. Our gun club installed one in a pond, and it pretty much took care of the problem.

Shoot me an email if you'd like details. (cost, manufacturer, etc.)

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Davis In SC

06-15-2005 17:41:51

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Roper6365, 06-15-2005 17:31:51

I used Aqua-Shade, it worked well... On a 5 acre pond that did not drain much water, I applied 2 gallons at the first of summer, adding another gallon each 6 weeks... total of 4 gallons lasted all summer. It sure makes a pond look nice too, the blue tint of the water. The Aqua-Shade was about 50 dollars a gallon..... .

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Davis In SC

06-15-2005 17:51:01

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Davis In SC, 06-15-2005 17:41:51

And I forgot to add this... For the big algae floats, I sprinkled Copper Sulphate crystals , to kill them.. Did a good job. Be sure to read directions on copper sulphate. I did not try to kill all the algae at once. As it decays, it deletes oxygen, it can result in a fish kill....

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chris sweetland

06-15-2005 17:48:08

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Davis In SC, 06-15-2005 17:41:51

i am intrested in using something to rid my pond of alge and do not want to kill the fish are these all safe? also what does ot stand for?

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Dug

06-15-2005 18:01:31

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to chris sweetland, 06-15-2005 17:48:08

Hi Chris,

"OT" stands for Off Topic.

The Blue Dye will help in controlling algea growth as it prohibits sun pentration in the water.

Another effective mean of controlling aquatic vegetation is Roundup. Limit the amount of vegetation you kill to no more than 1/3 of the pond at a time. As Davis pointed out, decaying vegetation will deplete oxygen in the water and result in a fish kill.

And, YES, Blue Dye and Roundup are safe in a pond.

Dug

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Davis In SC

06-15-2005 19:31:01

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Dug, 06-15-2005 18:01:31

The folks at the Ag chemical place said Roundup was not approved to use around ponds. They sold me some Rodeo, also made by Monsanto, Ingedient list says Glyphosphate. I think is had something to do with the oily base of Roundup... Just passing on what they told me..... .

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James2

06-16-2005 09:47:25

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Davis In SC, 06-15-2005 19:31:01

Roundup for all practical purposes is the same thing as Rodeo, but signifcantly "stronger" yet remains as harmless. Monsanto was unwilling to spend the money to get Roundup approved for this application. The usage is so tiny, that cash flow would be significantly negative. The folks at the ag chemical place did the politically correct thing, covered their behinds, and made Monsanto and themselves more money.

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Dug

06-15-2005 22:53:50

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Davis In SC, 06-15-2005 19:31:01

Hi Davis,

County Extension agent told me to use Roundup. Said Rodeo was just overpriced and would do the same thing that Roundup did. His one piece of advice was to limit the amount of vegatation killed. Rotting vegetation will deplete the oxygen and kill fish. I have about 200 feet of dying cattails in my pond. No harmful effects on anything other than the c'tails.

Dug

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Island A

06-15-2005 18:01:11

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to chris sweetland, 06-15-2005 17:48:08

OT= Off topic. As in the thread is NOT about tractors.

Good luck with the pond, hope all works out!
dave

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chris sweetland

06-15-2005 18:26:16

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to Island A, 06-15-2005 18:01:11

ot off topic makes sense wow i feel dumbhow would i use round up in my pond just curious

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Dug

06-15-2005 19:07:01

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Re: OT. Blue Pond Dye and Algaecide in reply to chris sweetland, 06-15-2005 18:26:16

Chris,

Just spray it on weeds above water level. Works wonders!!!

Dug

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