The last wind storm destroyed my pond cover

[Jerry]

It was netting.  My new one just arrived.  It is shade fabric, 30%
It is woven too, no more costly than netting and I think it will last a lot longer.
The netting lasted 3 years.  The new supplier is a good one.  I asked them to intro themselves in our "Dealer Deals" Forum
I will post photos soon.

[croft]

Jerry, I use shade fabric for a pond cover too. Not sure what percent though. I find that it's very good for keeping out the smallest stuff - even spruce needles!

[Jerry]

My research says 60% will work out fine for water plants.  Yes pine needles do get through. Hopefully fewer with the new cover....maybe tomorrow?  Whre did i leave the Tums?

[Julles]

Bummer, Jerry.  But nothing beats having something new!   

I have shade over my pond, too - it's what finally cleared up the green water.  Over time, I got vines (bauer vine - evergreen!) trained on wires from the fence to the house, and they do a great job if cutting down the light and heat, and keeping the flagstone patio cool for my footsies.

[Jerry]

Slightly off topic, but shade cloth over an extra skippy cleared up the string algae

[puddleponder]

We use shade cloth over our filter too and really like the results.