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Pond plants are by far the best means of controlling algae, as they reduce three of the four algae stimulants by shading and cooling the pond, and competing for nutrients. Submerged "aerating" plants and floating plants like water hyacinth, water lettuce and parrot's feather are particularly useful, followed by water lilies, and even marginals. * True algicides (Algae Fix, TetraPond Algae Control, Pond Block, Algae Destroyer, All-Clear) actually kill algae directly, but can be harmful to plants, wildlife and possibly pets and children. Dead algae needs to be removed quickly, or it will decompose and foul the water. * Bacteria/enzyme products (Clear Pond, Pond-Zyme, Aqua-Zyme, Ultra Clear) boost the biological breakdown of waste, and are highly recommended when starting up a new pond or biofilter. * Flocculents (AquaRem, Accu-Clear, Crystal Lagoon) help clear cloudy water by causing tiny particles to clump together, making them easier to filter or just settle out.
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Why is there algae in ponds?
The fish eat it
Where is most green algae found?
in lakes and ponds
Are algae are the basic food producers in ponds?
yes
Are algae the basic food producers in ponds?
yes
Are the single-cell algae that grow in lakes and ponds zooplankton?
No, algae are not zooplankton, because zooplankton are animals and algae is a plant.
What can lead to ponds being covered with algae?
too much algae....um..next Q
What are facts about algae?
A interesting fact about Algae is they are in water like fish tanks and ponds and lakes and oceans.
What has algae in it?
Ponds and marshes or any other place with water
When ponds have an overgrowth of algae from excess nutrients what is it called?
eutrophication
How do you banish algae?
BioGuard makes a product called "Banish" that kills all types of algae in swimming pools. Pressure washing with bleach water will get rid of algae on surfaces. Removing dead leaves from ponds will prevent growth as it causes organic debris on which detrimental algae thrives. Filtering the pond will also help greatly.
Algae is a what?
A leafy algae is a type of algae that grows in ponds or aquariums. It appears tree like. It takes a lot of diligence to keep it from overgrowing and recurring.
Does green algae clean things?
yes. it cleans your teeth very well.
