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Pond is 15 X 40 feet. Other than where the pumps are flowing the surface is covered with gray/green scum. In the 12 years of its existence is has never had this condition. Would appreciate suggestions about clearing it up. Thanks.
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you have an over abundance of DOCs in the water, feeding your particular brand of algae. Reduce the bioload, increase circulation/aeration, and it should push to the side and disappear once it's food source is lessened. Having other plants and lots of them in your pond will help keep such algaes from taking over. I'm pretty sure you're getting this due to excessive heat and the build up of DOCs.
 
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Hum... So for 12 years no problem but this season, an algae explosion? What has changed? Have more fish been added or reproduced? How big are your fish today vs 12 years ago? Someone helping feed the fish and adding excessive amounts of food? Less shade? Are you missing any fish? Any changes in your filtration? Changes in water movement? Less plants now than before? Is the pond being visited by wildlife? Is there anything flowing into the pond such as yard runoff during heavy rains? Those are just a few things to consider that come to mind. You can remove the scum by taking a new toilet brush and twirling it around to snag the stuff.
By the way, welcome to the forum! We are happy to assist.
 
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I'm thinking you MAY want a larger brush! :unsure:
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John - Thanks for the reply. A very large brush with a loong handle. I may try a blanket if I can figure a way to suspend it from both sides of the pond and drag it across. After each pass take it out and rinse it and try it again. Your thoughts? Thanks.
 

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I came across this right after I posted, but got side-tracked!
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But seriously, I would try a long-handled pool skimmer, something like this.
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It would depend on how well the algae holds together.
John
 

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