Beneficial Pond Bacteria is Good for Your Pond

When you think of pond bacteria, most of us equate this with the type that harms us; anaerobic bacteria. This type of bacteria produces that nasty odor and reduces the overall water quality. However, not all bacteria are harmful.

Beneficial pond bacteria, or aerobic bacteria, are present as well. When the pond’s ecosystem is in balance these vital organisms naturally remove the waste of aquatic animals, limit algae & aquatic weed growth, and improve your pond’s water quality.

Many factors can throw your pond’s ability to maintain healthy populations of beneficial pond bacteria out the window. 

·         Excessive, nutrient rich drainage or runoff

·         Highly chlorinated water

·         Over-treatment with algaecides

Avoiding these problems and protecting your beneficial pond bacteria population is part of a good pond maintenance plan. Proper sizing of your pond is crucial to a successful pond maintenance plan. Sanco has the resources to help you reclaim your lake or pond. Our pond maintenance plan and quality products like Natural Pond Cleaner will achieve results you can see.