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Fabric and string algae

albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.

11 years ago

Spouse has a pump that came with a drawstring sack. String algae will grow on the pump, and the tubing from the pump and the electrical wiring to the pump and other features and fixtures in the pond but it does not grow on the fabric. Do you have any idea what the what the fabric is? Why string algae will not grow on it?

Signed:

Puerile inquisitiveness.

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waterbug_guy
11 years ago
Depends on the species of string algae, there are many. String algae that attaches to the surfaces of rocks, etc, has a hard time getting a hold on slick material like plastic and synthetics. Could be other reasons too.
sleeplessinftwayne
11 years ago
The cloth could be treated with an anti algae product. Can you check the info that came with it or find it on the net?
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garyfla_gw
11 years ago
Hi
I usually find that given enough time algae will grow on anything lol. I always laugh at the so called "algae
resistant adhesives". Maybe a month two tops lol Algae is sure not finicky, about all it needs is a steady source of moisture and even if that quits will go dormant and wait for good times. Report back in a month or two??? gary

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