Algae in Ponds

[braided-rug]

This is the plan to fix my pond. Hopefully we will find what we need.

"Using barley straw to prevent algae growth
If you have ever had a problem with algae growing in your pond, why not try controlling it with a natural product. Here are the details:

What you need: Barley straw (available at large hardware stores)"

au.blogs.yahoo.com/australias-best-backyards/category/au-tv-fact-sheets/

[rosebee]

I've read about using barley to control algae... you can also make biodiesel from algae!! ;D
(I think you need a special tank and equipment for that though...)

[braided-rug]

You can buy this online as well.

www.stephenbros.com.au/order.shtml

We put ours in yesterday. Today we had a dead fish and are trying not to panic. We think maybe it was a coincidence.