Pond algae types and information
To our readers and pond owners everywhere who are dealing with pond algae problems this is just a quick note to let you know that we’ve just uploaded two new pond algae control articles to our website. Pond Algae Control Tips Algae Control In Ponds And Water Gardens Both of these expose’s outline some of … Read more
As the year comes to a close, it’s interesting to look back at 2009 and consider some of the breakthroughs that have happened this year in regards to pond algae control. Most notably ultrasound technology gained ground in pond treatments as well as a growth in interest for industrial applications. A few years ago when … Read more
One of the most useful tools for dealing with a number of pond water quality and unwanted plant growth problems is beneficial bacteria. We talk about it a lot on this site and have long been amazed at what it can do for the overall health of a pond.
We get emails quite often on it’s “magical” qualities, but really, it’s not magic at all, it’s just good biology put into practice.
There’s no question about it. A pond is not a static creature by any means. When you have fish and plants, the pond literally comes noticeably alive.
These notable critters, and even many that you can’t see create a dynamic in a pond that’s ever changing.
We’ve had an odd summer here in Iowa with very moderate and comfortable temperatures in the 70’s and low 80’s interspersed with some really hot and humid days. And we’ve had some nice sunny days, mixed with some heavy rains. Ya gotta love the variety!
And as they say, if you don’t like the weather in Iowa, just wait a minute, it will change.
Mother Nature can add another dimension to the equation as well and she’s the topic of this week’s video.
I wanted to share a part of an email I received from a pond owner recently. He passed along some suggestions he received from an extension service in his area. Many of you probably know that overall I’m very fond of and highly recommend the use of your local extension since they often are a very good source of “local knowledge”.
In Steve’s case…uh, maybe not so much.
In recent weeks we’ve talked a lot about the use of ultrasound for pond algae control.
It’s showing tremendous promise in a number of installations and more and more pond owners are asking about it.
In the video below, I’ve compiled some of the most frequent questions we get about the device and provided some answers to those questions. You’ll learn how ultrasound actually works to control various types of algae. What type of monthly operating costs are involved and if the technology is safe for fish, among other things.