| Are the algae in your pond becoming more | | | | The most common target of algae to flourish freely |
| problematic? There are various ways on how to | | | | is a pond. Due to the nature of this water system, |
| eliminate these plant-like organisms. However, do not | | | | algae can easily grow and multiply without the owner |
| expect to kill all the algae and prevent them from | | | | noticing them. They prosper the most in areas where |
| coming back in your pond. As long as there is water, | | | | the sunlight and nutrients are abundant. Areas like |
| there will always be algae. They microscopic | | | | ponds are their favourites. |
| organisms usually grow in develop in groups thus the | | | | There are a number of ways in which pond algae can |
| green froth at the bottom of your pond and on the | | | | be controlled. But usually, it is better to use a few |
| sides as well. | | | | methods altogether to make the combat more |
| Algae are just like plants. They are living organisms | | | | effective. As mentioned before, algae get their |
| that obtain energy from the sun through | | | | energy to survive from the sunlight and the nutrients |
| photosynthesis that is carried out. It is believed that | | | | in the water. So a good way to combat them is by |
| other kinds of plants evolved from algae because of | | | | limiting the amount of light and nutrients in the water. |
| the similarities they have. The algae however, don't | | | | Another good way to control pond algae is to get to |
| have the organs that higher plants have. They are | | | | know a few algae eating organisms and introduce |
| also different in their cellular components. Algae can | | | | them to your pond. Algaecides can also be one of |
| either be unicellular or multicellular. They can form in | | | | the options. However, if you choose to massively kill |
| huge groups and blooms. | | | | all the algae in the pond, the quality of the water in it |
| Just like any other living thing on earth, algae are also | | | | will go to a devastating low level. This will also result |
| a valuable part of the ecosystem where they are. | | | | to the death of your pond creatures because |
| But they can at the same time be a cause of | | | | without the algae, the oxygen level in the water will |
| problems for the people who keep water systems | | | | deplete. Algaecides alone cannot be used to reduce |
| like aquariums, swimming pools and ponds. How to | | | | the amount of algae in your pond. On the other hand, |
| fight and totally eliminate algae has become a serious | | | | you can combine it with the other ways mentioned |
| dilemma for aquarists. However, it is impossible for | | | | above. |
| them to be completely eliminated since they co-exist | | | | There are actually a few other ways to combat |
| with other plants in the water. As long as there are | | | | algae growth in pond waters. However, these are |
| plants and fish in the water, there will be algae. And | | | | the most effective and the most possible ones. Just |
| as long as there is sunlight, algae will continue to | | | | keep in mind that algae will never completely go out |
| reproduce in your water system. | | | | of sight. |