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Algae is a very common problem throughout American ponds. If not treated early it can quickly turn your beautiful healthy pond into an overgrown slough. However, algae is very treatable! Both proactively (which is preferred) and reactively, algae can be managed!Algae PreventionPreventative algae treatment is easy, economical and low-maintenance. Algae prevention is also far more economical that treating it after it has taken over your pond.In 20 years of running a fish farm, we have discovered t …

Pond & Dugout Algae TreatmentThere are two main types of algae and they both must be treated very differently if they are already present. They both are treated with ProClear Algaecide. This product works by being absorbed by the algae which then kills it. However, while both types are treated with ProClear, thy are treated with different rates and different methods. Filamentous algae is non-toxic, but is a cosmetic inconvenience that decreases water quality. It creates a thick sludge, almo …