euglenas. Some species of planktonic algae, primarily blue-greens, can be toxic to animals and emit an odor or foul taste to water.

Algae are most prevalent in the summer months and are extremely sensitive to water temperatures, thriving in warmer water. Cold water inhibits their reproduct

What is the best way to control algae and impurities in backyard water gardens? It is not as simple as you think! Ultraviolet light was discovered to have adverse effects on certain organisms commonly found in ponds, such as specific types of bacteria and algae. For this reason, UV light treatment of ponds has become very popular and effective in controlling certain forms of bacteria such as pathogens and planktonic algae.

Planktonic algae are cousins to filamentous algae, also sometimes referred to as string or blanket algae. Unlike filamentous algae, planktonic algae are common to ponds and are critical to a pond’s food chain. They provide food for many microscopic animals that, in turn, are eaten by animals higher up the food chain such as water bugs and fish fry. Unfortunately, these algae can bloom to nuisance levels, requiring immediate control methods.

Planktonic algae or “pea soup” algae are microscopic, free-floating plants. They are generally found near the surface of a lake or pond, within the top two or three feet where sunlight can help provide food through photosynthesis. Planktonic algae consist of green algae, blue-green algae, diatoms, and euglenas. Some species of planktonic algae, primarily blue-greens, can be toxic to animals and emit an odor or foul taste to water.

Algae are most prevalent in the summer months and are extremely sensitive to water temperatures, thriving in warmer water. Cold water inhibits their reproduct

nt of ponds has become very popular and effective in controlling certain forms of bacteria such as pathogens and planktonic algae.

Planktonic algae are cousins to filamentous algae, also sometimes referred to as string or blanket algae. Unlike filamentous algae, planktonic algae are common to ponds and are critical to a pond’s food chain. They provide food for many microscopic animals that, in turn, are eaten by animals higher up the food chain such as water bugs and fish fry. Unfortunately, these algae can bloom to nuisance levels, requiring immediate control methods.

Planktonic algae or “pea soup” algae are microscopic, free-floating plants. They are generally found near the surface of a lake or pond, within the top two or three feet where sunlight can help provide food through photosynthesis. Planktonic algae consist of green algae, blue-green algae, diatoms, and euglenas. Some species of planktonic algae, primarily blue-greens, can be toxic to animals and emit an odor or foul taste to water.

Algae are most prevalent in the summer months and are extremely sensitive to water temperatures, thriving in warmer water. Cold water inhibits their reproduct

to ponds and are critical to a pond’s food chain. They provide food for many microscopic animals that, in turn, are eaten by animals higher up the food chain such as water bugs and fish fry. Unfortunately, these algae can bloom to nuisance levels, requiring immediate control methods.

Planktonic algae or “pea soup” algae are microscopic, free-floating plants. They are generally found near the surface of a lake or pond, within the top two or three feet where sunlight can help provide food through photosynthesis. Planktonic algae consist of green algae, blue-green algae, diatoms, and euglenas. Some species of planktonic algae, primarily blue-greens, can be toxic to animals and emit an odor or foul taste to water.

Algae are most prevalent in the summer months and are extremely sensitive to water temperatures, thriving in warmer water. Cold water inhibits their reproduct

tonic algae or “pea soup” algae are microscopic, free-floating plants. They are generally found near the surface of a lake or pond, within the top two or three feet where sunlight can help provide food through photosynthesis. Planktonic algae consist of green algae, blue-green algae, diatoms, and euglenas. Some species of planktonic algae, primarily blue-greens, can be toxic to animals and emit an odor or foul taste to water.

Algae are most prevalent in the summer months and are extremely sensitive to water temperatures, thriving in warmer water. Cold water inhibits their reproduct

euglenas. Some species of planktonic algae, primarily blue-greens, can be toxic to animals and emit an odor or foul taste to water.

Algae are most prevalent in the summer months and are extremely sensitive to water temperatures, thriving in warmer water. Cold water inhibits their reproduction and growth, resulting in a clear pond in the winter months. Algae blooms usually occur in the spring, around April or May, as the water temperature begins to rise. Depending on the algae species, the water turns various shades of green or brown.

In a natural pond or lake, microscopic animals such as the rotifers and daphnia create large populations which begin devouring the algae bloom; then the water becomes clearer. Once temperatures reach about 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the microscopic animal population declines rapidly, with decreased reproduction; this is when they become prey to fish fry, resulting in the proliferation of algae. This can be controlled by an increased number of hyacinths or bog plants to help regulate the nutrients that algae thrive on.

In addition to water plants, the single most effective control for planktonic algae is ultraviolet filter treatment. As the pond water passes through the UV light, the algae spores are killed. The deeper the pond, the cooler the water remains, and the better the chances for controlling algae growth.

Planktonic algae could create a serious threat to the fish population if it were to die off quickly.