Controlling Pond Algae

27 Jul 2011

If you own a pond, you have undoubtedly, at some point, dealt with invasive and pesky pond algae. At Sanco Industries, we want to give you the tools you need to make pond care and maintenance as easy as possible. Algae growth has a way of making your pond look unhealthy, turning your water an unattractive greenish color. However, thanks to a couple of great products from Sanco Industries, algae don’t have to be a problem anymore.

The first step in successfully controlling your pond’s algae is correctly identifying the growth in your pond. This is important because not all growth is necessarily bad, and, surprisingly enough, not all algae are bad either. Chara is an algae that acts as a filter to keep your pond’s water clear, clean, and crisp.

The standard treatment for algae problems is using algaecide several times a season. Applying algaecide helps control unwanted algae and keeps it from returning and taking over your pond.

The algaecide products that are available from Sanco Industries are…

Crystal Plex – Crystal Plex is a liquid copper sulfate solution designed to control algae and some aquatic plants including Hydrilla.
Copper Sulfate – Copper Sulfate works to control most species of algae like filamentous or string algae with a very low concentration of copper sulfate.

If your pond maintenance needs go beyond simply dealing with algae, check out the Easy 5-step Annual Pond Care Program from Sanco Industries. This information helps clarify what each product will do for your pond as well as when to apply throughout the different seasons.

For more information on how to control pond algae and the quality algaecides available from Sanco Industries, contact us today.