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hi all,

i have a few plants that have yet to start growing, i was wondering if algae around the plants is normal for this time of year? i have alage on the lilly pads and a few other perrenials. pics attached
 

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It is normal, I have algae around the plants in my smaller ponds. Once the plants start to grow the shade will help wipe out the algae.
 

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