In article Av9gc.61$tq5.58@newsfe1-win, Michael Stokes
writes
Hi, my friend has a problem with algae in his pond, he wants to know how to
get rid of it. Hes bought a remover from the garden centre but it has
failed, someone mentioned barley as a retardant, any ideas on how its used?



Barley is, quite literally, just lobbed in (usually in a margin, so you
can get it back!). You'll often see it in farm ponds.

Not sure what a 'remover' is, but a UV light in the filtration system
usually does the trick. I've seen electrical 'zapper' things, but I
believe they're for blanket weed.

If you get stuck, drop me a line and I'll ask around. I run a forum
specifically for ponds and a few of the guys on there would know what to
do, although they'd probably need a few more details.

Tight lines,

Elton
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