Golden Alga and Your Pond: Know the Facts!

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Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
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Overview

This publication will help you to prevent the grow of Golden Alga in your pond by teaching you the facts!

Toxic golden alga blooms are responsible for killing more than 34 million fish in Texas public waters. This publication explains how to identify golden alga, how to recognize the symptoms it causes in fish, how to prevent the spread of golden alga, and how to treat contaminated waters.

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