I have always heard about blue green algae. does anyone know if the type in the picture below is dangerous? I have access to a new training spot that is perfect aside from the algae build up. thoughts? would you run your dog in it?
What type of Alage is this and which types are dangerous
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I have always heard about blue green algae. does anyone know if the type in the picture below is dangerous? I have access to a new training spot that is perfect aside from the algae build up. thoughts? would you run your dog in it?
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I don't know where this is and when these pics were taken but in my opinion as a neophyte the only danger is to the fish.
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This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^is the best advice. JD
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Your local Ag Extension Office may be able to answer this. Until then, When in doubt, Don't.
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While I agree with Dr. Nate that testing is always the best policy to be completely sure it's safe, the photo's you posted appear to be normal filamentous algae, which is not normally harmful. Toxic Blue-Green Algae appears like paint in the water and actually discolors the water, making it look like pea soup. Here's some that showed up in one of my training spots a couple years ago. Needless to say, we went elsewhere for a few weeks.
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