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Too much pond weed?
madpenguin
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My pond weed (Elodea and Hornwort) has really grown well this year and has almost filled it.
So much so that I cannot see my fish except one large Golden Orfe (was sold as a Golden Tench!) and just a brief glimpse of others.
Normally I can see the bottom when the water is clear.
I have no blanketweed so the pond weed is doing a good job there!
Can I reduce the amount so there is some clear swimming space so I can enjoy watching the fish?
So much so that I cannot see my fish except one large Golden Orfe (was sold as a Golden Tench!) and just a brief glimpse of others.
Normally I can see the bottom when the water is clear.
I have no blanketweed so the pond weed is doing a good job there!
Can I reduce the amount so there is some clear swimming space so I can enjoy watching the fish?
“Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
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Left along the top for crawlies as suggested!
Already I can see the fish!
The pondweed this year has grown exceptionally well from a few bunches when I cleaned out in the spring.
The Hornwort has done really well and seems to be outcompeting the Elodea for once.