Pond Aeration And Other Effective Methods Of Algae Control: Long-term Algae Solutions For Ponds And

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Pond weed control and algae control can be accomplished by controlling and reducing the amount of plant nutrients in a body of water. These types of plant nutrients are typically nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous, and other fertilizers. In addition, other micro nutrients contribute to algal blooms, including cobalt, molybdenum, zinc, iron, and manganese. These different fertilizers and nutrients make algae control difficult-weed control via herbicide products may contribute to algal blooms and algae control with algae cide products often causes excessive weed growth.

Nutrients that find their way into bodies of water are either absorbed by algae or pond weeds-if weeds become overgrown, pond nutrients are depleted and algae growth slows. If algae grows so densely that the water is shaded, pond weeds will cease to grow.

If you are looking for an algae control method or one to prevent an excess of pond weed growth, you may have considered using an algaecide. We do not recommend algaecides as many sources indicate that alum and copper from these products can cause a pond or lake to become ...
... toxic, contributing to fish kills and the health of other aquatic animals may suffer. Often, these copper algaecide compounds can kill lake bacteria that is beneficial and feeds on organic sediment/pond muck. Algaecides for algae control also contain alum which leave a aluminum hydroxide flocculent on the bottom of a lake bed that can interfere with fish reproduction, and remove beneficial bacteria. We do not recommend copper compounds for algae control either-they can affect the quality of water. As algae decomposes, phosphorous and nitrogen are released, consuming oxygen. Lack of oxygen in a body of water can cause aquatic animals and fish to suffer-pond weed chemicals and algae control products such as algae cides do not actively improve your lake or pond ecosystem and do not contribute to pond growth or health. These chemicals do not reduce pond muck or sediment and can create a toxic environment. Copper carbonate can alter fish reproduction and natural decomposition of bottom sediment.

Lochness Lake Dye and Pond Dye is available in both blue and black-these lake dyes are a natural algae control method that can be safely used in water bodies to reduce penetration of the sun’s rays and photosynthesis. Lake dye is a natural and effective method for algae control in shallow ponds, lakes, and sewage runoff.

Oxygen is also a key component for algae control and reduction- it’s critical to the health of aquatic organisms. Pond aeration is an excellent solution for algae control and excess pond weed reduction. Without oxygen, harmful anaerobic bacteria flourish and result in an environment that is toxic and detrimental to organisms, plants, and animals. Contact an algae control professional to develop a long-term water quality plan. To learn more about lake and pond aeration and how you can effectively and naturally control algae, visit Clean-FLO online.

Erica Ronchetti a freelance writer for CLEAN-FLO International. The CLEAN-FLO Process of Water and algae control and pond aeration provides a custom solution for your water-body from bottom to top. Learn more by visiting Clean-flo.com.