| Many golf course and commercial ponds use pond | | | | shade. |
| dye to control unwanted growth in their ponds. Dye | | | | Dye has been used for years because there was no |
| adds color to the water and also filters light from | | | | alternative. Used mainly because of the price, dye kills |
| weeds, grasses and algae. Typically, pond dye has a | | | | the pond's ecosystem. Although labeled safe for |
| blue tone and is added every four months to | | | | wildlife, many invertebrates' depend on the ecosystem |
| non-flowing waters. | | | | for their food chain created by light. Blocking light |
| Often seen at miniature golf courses blue dye gives a | | | | disturbs the system enough in some instances to |
| lagoon type atmosphere. Dye for ponds comes in a | | | | disintegrate the system. |
| variety of sizes from a small bottle at the box store to | | | | The better alternative to dye is using a balance of |
| gallon containers that will treat a million gallons. | | | | plants, beneficial bacteria, and fish will provide a |
| These treatments are simple to administer and are | | | | complete nitrogen cycle. This natural balance will give |
| usually EPA certified. The higher quality products also | | | | months of clear water for a healthy wildlife. In some |
| use organic ingredients that are safe for the wildlife. | | | | cases dye is a must because of the lack of a system |
| Remember not to use to much as it is always a lot | | | | or components. Choose wisely as you will be stuck |
| easier to add more in a few days to get your desired | | | | with it for several months. |