Monday, November 11, 2013

Facts About Algae

By Roland Stockwell


Many pond owners worldwide may be bothered to see algae growing more than they normally should, but this should not be the case as a little clarification on algae and what they do may help. True, algae to many people do not look attractive at all and with that misconception that algae is extremely harmful, things become more misconstrued hence the need to know the facts. In truth, algae are autotrophic organisms from a very large and diverse group - both unicellular and multi-cellular, and not truly a type of plant. The more commonly visible algae in ponds are the simple ones, as opposed to the seaweeds, the largest and most complex algae and typically found in very large bodies of water.

While seaweed certainly seems abundant, the single-celled algae actually is the most common kind and fossil evidence of this algae was discovered in the Vindhya basin and this algae was estimated to be at least a billion years old. About 30,000 species of algae have been identified by scientists who believe that there are probably more than one million different species of algae on the planet.

If you see algae growing in your lake or pond, there is not necessarily a need to worry, as a small amount of algae probably will not harm your water or fish and can even be a source of food for fish. However, if some type of algae begins to overcrowd your pond, then expect some water problems. Too much algae can be quite harmful and upset the natural balance of water, not to mention being quite unsightly.

Perchance you now find yourself bothered by algae in your pond. Using no less than chemical-free and environmentally friendly solutions is the best way to go. Remember to not harm the existing life within and around your pond. For that fresher and well-balanced environment for your pond, check out AquaSpherePRO, with its all natural bacteria that gets rid of excessive algae in your pond.

AquaSpherePRO is quite effective at dealing with pond water problems such as algae. It's also easy to use. The spheres themselves are biodegradable and you simply toss them into the pond and they begin sinking and releasing their bacterial microbes. The spheres consume any excessive nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus which eliminates unwanted organic matter. This product is approved by veterinarians, attesting to its "no harm inflicted" on any living thing - fish, wildlife or even human.

If you happen to live in places where temperature is commonly warm throughout the year, pond treatment probably is necessary during all twelve months. This is because you live in a place with weather most likely to ignite heavy and fast algae growth. If your pond has untreated water, algae growth is more likely as well. If you live in an area where a winter temperatures consistently dip below about 50 degrees, then you probably just need to treat the water during the warmest months of the year.




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