Do goldfish eat string algae?

[greenthumbnails]

I am having some string algae like something terrible, if I get some small regular goldfish into my kiddie pool pond will they eat the annoying stuff?

[KatFish]

In my experience, they may nibble at it, but it will outpace them.  So, no, I don't think they'd do the billy-goat thing and keep it at bay.

[Reedman]

I agree with KatFish.

Some ponders use barley straw to control string algae.

[greenthumbnails]

Oh well, thought i'd ask.  Thanks for answering.