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Originally Posted by Bill14564
Just reread all but the TLDR; post. A couple posts mention ponds in certain areas look great, one says ponds south of 44 look good, mine says ponds in my area look good, but not one post mentions a pond with excessive algae.
(For whatever reason, I can't see the picture you posted)
Okay, just R the TLDR post: Isn't clear to me if the ponds were mentioned due to excessive algae, invasive plant growth, or some drainage concern.
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Excessive algae and invasive plant growth IS a drainage concern.
That's why I suggested algae-eaters. They're bottom-feeder fish such as catfish, siamese algae eaters, and carp (koi/giant golfdish) that eat algae as the mainstay of their diets.
The "problem" of alligators enjoying those fish for their own meals isn't a problem at all. The reason the algae grows is due to lack of movement and aeration in the ponds. Introduce fish that eat the algae, the alligators will move around the ponds to eat the fish, and nature ends up doing what it does best. No pesticides, fungicides, chemicals of any kind necessary.
The only thing you'd need to do, is impose a "no fishing" order during the rainy season, so that the fish and alligators can do their jobs without interference.
And then, impose a "catch and keep" season immediately after the rainy season to help cull the fish and let the alligators know that their all you can eat buffet meal is over.