well no shit its nasty, its slimmy pretty damm gross if ya ask me. anyhow gonna try the paper plate thing. But chisme what is that stuff you referred to called??? I know when I get alge in the pool or fish pond I get alge killer is it the same as that??? but even if this hydro pain in tha ass thing does not work out.... at least I got my girls out side.~~~~~~~~~TAKE A LOOK!!^^^^^ and today I see the start of some bloomage!!