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Will Bluestone Kill Fish?

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Will Bluestone Kill Fish?

First Thing to Understand About Bluestone
Algae is killed at one-half part per million while fish are killed at 2 parts/million. This amount is much more easily managed on a large pond than a small pond. On commercial sized ponds measure in acres, we're talking using pounds of material to achieve these concentrations.

What does Blue Stone do to a dugout?

Figure 8-2 Bluestone Treatment

Overuse and repeated treatments can also cause a buildup of copper in the sediments of a dugout. This can harm or kill beneficial organisms and disrupt the normal biology of the dugout. In fact, a single overdose can also cause a man-made green algae bloom.

What is Bluestone water treatment?

Lime (calcium hydroxide) and copper sulphate (bluestone) are the most effective chemicals used to control algae in farm ponds. Copper Sulphate (Bluestone). Cooper sulphate, or bluestone, is an effective algae control chemical that is not toxic to man or animals in the concentrations used for water enhancement.

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