Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Information About Pond Algae

By Roland Stockwell


Being a pond owner, it may worry you when you find algae growing rather more than it normally should, but before you panic, perhaps being enlightened about these organisms. Often thought to be a type of a plant, these algae are in fact organisms, autotrophic in nature, coming from a large and diverse group, some unicellular while others multi-cellular. Algae in ponds are the simple single cell kinds whereas the most complex kinds are what we know to be different varieties of seaweeds.

The type likely to be found abundant in large bodies of water, the seaweeds, is an example of the multi-cellular kinds but they do not outnumber the majority of the algae being unicellular. Because of the discovery of some filamentous algae which was fossilized in the Vindhya basin, it is thought that algae came into existence as far back as a billion years ago. Discovering algae species have led to a conclusion that about 30,000 species exists but it could be much more. You even may have heard scientists saying there are a million different types.

If you see algae growing in your lake or pond, there is not necessarily a need to worry, as a small amount of algae probably will not harm your water or fish and can even be a source of food for fish. However, if some type of algae begins to overcrowd your pond, then expect some water problems. Too much algae can be quite harmful and upset the natural balance of water, not to mention being quite unsightly.

If you are confronted with the need to get rid of algae, you might want to consider using a solution that is chemical-free to make it harmless to the environment and especially to any wildlife or fish. There should be nothing harmful inflicted on the life that exists within your pond as well as its surroundings. A great remedy for this is the use of a product with all natural bacteria to eat away extra algae and create a fresher and well-balanced environment for your pond. One such product is AquaSpherePRO.

Apart from being effective, AquaSpherePRO is also easy to use. You don't even need to "learn" how to use it because it comes as simple as tossing those biodegradable spheres into your water. When these spheres are immersed into the water, they begin to consume excess nutrients and eliminate unnecessary organic matter. This product comes without worries because it is approved by veterinarians due to its potential to be harmless to fish, wildlife and even people.

In some places where temperature is generally warm pond treatment is a necessity throughout the year. Places with weather prone to spikes in temperature have more tendencies for immense algae growth so constant treatment will be needed. Areas that have a cold winter often need only six to eight months of treatment during the year.




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