Summer is here and is your pond looking as good as it could be?
The two most common forms of algae that ponds experience are planktonic algae and filamentous algae. Planktonic algae is the type that gives pond that distinctive pea green, soupy color.
The second type of algae is Filamentous algae which you typically see growing on rocks and floating on the surface in mats. It is the stringy, hair-like algae that you often see in the spring and summer months.
Algae in moderation is good for a pond, but when it becomes over abundant, it can cause severe water quality problems. Algae consumes oxygen at night to continue its life cycle, so when there is a severe outbreak, large amounts of oxygen are consumed and can seriously deplete the dissolved oxygen level in a pond to a point that cause fish kills. Not to mention that fact it does not look good.
The second type of algae is Filamentous algae which you typically see growing on rocks and floating on the surface in mats. It is the stringy, hair-like algae that you often see in the spring and summer months.
Algae in moderation is good for a pond, but when it becomes over abundant, it can cause severe water quality problems. Algae consumes oxygen at night to continue its life cycle, so when there is a severe outbreak, large amounts of oxygen are consumed and can seriously deplete the dissolved oxygen level in a pond to a point that cause fish kills. Not to mention that fact it does not look good.
Deep Sea Aquarium Maintenance has been servicing ponds for over 15 years and can take care of any algae problem your pond might have. They also specialize in custom water falls and streams. Call Deep Sea Aquarium Maintenance today for a free estimate. 562 477-2219
