Misty Crain

Review of Lake Restoration

Algae gone! And, lots of compliments on our see-th...

Algae gone! And, lots of compliments on our see-through blue water pond.

We have a swimming hole that started to develop algae blooms and some submerged weeds. I used Cutrine Plus (granular) and blue pond dye to eradicate the algae and beautify the water. The algaecide (Cutrine Plus) immediately got rid of the algae, and it continues to be gone for six weeks now. I followed the directions on the package, and none of our trout fish died. I have severe chemical sensitivities and the Cutrine Plus and pond dye didn't affect me at all; meaning, I could swim in the pond without any problems. The pond dye made the water clear and a beautiful blue. I noticed that the submerged weeds that were developing didn't progress like they normally do. We've received many compliments on the clarity and beauty of the water in our swimming hole.

Please note: our pond/swimming hole is fed by an irrigation canal and has an exit ditch. The pond is 1/2 acre, has steep sides, and gets up to 12 feet deep. One section of the pond has a sandy shore and bottom; the rest of the pond is the original soil which is mostly rock and gravel. Because the pond has an exit ditch, loses water through the ground, and has water continually flowing into it, we use one gallon of pond dye each week. The pond dye is worth the cost; it has significantly improved the water clarity, slowed water-plant growth, and the beautiful blue color makes it very inviting to swim in!