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Don’t Allow an Overgrowth of Algae Be a Problem for your Pond
04 Apr 2013
Every pond owner runs into pond problems sooner or later. It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s your first experience with them or if it’s your 10th time, it can easily seem like an overwhelming task to return the ecosystem to its natural state. However, with a proven, step-by-step approach, you can easily overcome this challenge.
One of the most common problems that pond owners run into is having their pond overrun by the dreaded algae. One of the first instincts that you might have would be to simply start applying an algaecide. While that is going to be needed to combat the growth, you should also identify where the problem is originating from in order to stem off future outbreaks.
Algae love abundant quantities of nutrients and lavish amounts of sunlight; warm water usually doesn’t hurt things either. Survey the area around your pond for excessive runoff of grass fertilizer or a nearby farmer’s field that drains into your pond. Ease up on the grass fertilizer, or look to have a professional pond maintenance provider redirect the agricultural chemicals.
After you’ve identified these areas and provided fixes for what you can see, then you can begin a maintenance plan to help keep outbreaks under control. If you have any questions on any of our products, please feel free to contact us. We’ll gladly help you answer them, and assist you in finding the right product for the job.
One of the most common problems that pond owners run into is having their pond overrun by the dreaded algae. One of the first instincts that you might have would be to simply start applying an algaecide. While that is going to be needed to combat the growth, you should also identify where the problem is originating from in order to stem off future outbreaks.
Algae love abundant quantities of nutrients and lavish amounts of sunlight; warm water usually doesn’t hurt things either. Survey the area around your pond for excessive runoff of grass fertilizer or a nearby farmer’s field that drains into your pond. Ease up on the grass fertilizer, or look to have a professional pond maintenance provider redirect the agricultural chemicals.
After you’ve identified these areas and provided fixes for what you can see, then you can begin a maintenance plan to help keep outbreaks under control. If you have any questions on any of our products, please feel free to contact us. We’ll gladly help you answer them, and assist you in finding the right product for the job.