In 2020, Mississippi researchers applied blue pond dye 4 times to control algae in catfish ponds; musty fish still appeared in 2 treated ponds before harvest
In a bid to address the age-old issue of muddy-tasting catfish, Mississippi researchers explored the efficacy of blue pond dye to combat algae in aquaculture. Despite multiple treatments, the results reveal that the approach fell short, with musty fish still present at harvest.