"scrillig tail" wrote in message
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I need to empty the all the algae out of a 40,000 gallon pond in our yard
so I can repair the liner (leaking from the side and bottom). I was
thinking of draining it all the way and then I would be left with a goop of
wet algae that I could shovel out. But it might be smelly along with the
dying fish and then the neighbors might not like that. Or maybe I can use
siphon action to vacuum it out along with the water (not sure if it will
plug up the hose). Or I could use a net to take it out while there is
still water in the pond but the water makes the net heavy and that seems to
take forever. Hmm is there an easier way?

Talk to your local pet shop and/or aquarium/ pond/ pool or fish club.