| Algae are considered the worst enemies of ponds, | | | | owns a water system must accept that algae can |
| lakes, waterfalls, and other water features due to its | | | | accumulate in the water anytime and, worse, kill the |
| awful effects. Having algae in your garden is no joke - | | | | pond or lake that you have spent a lot time and |
| you'll definitely scream when you notice even the | | | | money. |
| smallest strands of algae in your water system. You | | | | Aquariums are just the common environment for |
| will probably curse those algae, or call a pond doctor | | | | algae. In some extent, algae can provide oxygen and |
| immediately for help. | | | | reduce the excess nutrients in the aquarium. However, |
| Sometimes algae problems will give you a realization | | | | the problems associated from having algae in the |
| hit: that you have taken for granted your pond or lake, | | | | aquarium are much worse. Algae don't just mar the |
| that's why those unsightly algae are taking over your | | | | crystal clear aquarium but kill the fish when excessive |
| beloved water features. But, sometimes, these algae | | | | blooms occur. How can you remove algae from the |
| invade the pond despite all the efforts you've done to | | | | aquarium? Proper cleaning routine and maintenance |
| keep it algae-free. Isn't that annoying, right? | | | | helps prevent the occasional growth of algae. This can |
| Algae are said to be part of the natural ecosystem. | | | | be removed by scrubbing the glass and entire walls of |
| Recent studies also strengthen the claims that algae | | | | the aquarium. Keeping the filters clean can reduce the |
| could be the potential source of renewable energy. | | | | likelihood of algae. A mechanical filter works better in |
| Several research conducted in United States showed | | | | removing algae. |
| that algae work wonders as alternative supply of food, | | | | Algae are no stranger among ponds and lakes. |
| fuel, fertilizer, and medicine. Otherwise, algae are | | | | Summer or spring is the peak season for algae |
| popular for all the troubles they bring in the marine | | | | because the sun is in its hottest mode. Researchers |
| environment. | | | | and experienced pond owners found out that sunlight |
| Algae belong to a diverse group that can be either | | | | and nutrients, such as ammonia, nitrates, nitrites and |
| identified as bacteria or plant. Most types of algae are | | | | etc., are the main contributors of algae growth. The |
| classified as plants, although they don't look exactly like | | | | most inexpensive and practical method in preventing |
| plants, because of their photosynthetic abilities. They | | | | algae is by installing pergola or shade on top of the |
| are unicellular and thrive in almost all types of | | | | pond that will block off the sunlight from getting into the |
| environment. They can be present in all moist | | | | pond. Surface and aquatic plants like lotus and water |
| environments and where the sun light is profuse. | | | | lilies can provide shade and oxygen in the water. Using |
| Having said that algae can grow anywhere, don't you | | | | barley straw has been a long-time treatment for algae |
| think that your pond, lake, and other water features will | | | | problems. Whilst, adding natural dyes that will cover up |
| be the next target of algae blooms? Anyone who | | | | the pond can give significant effects. |