Algae Control

Pond, Aquarium, Lake, and Pool Algae Mitigation Parameters

Managing algae has been the nemesis of pond owners and aquarium owners alike. It is unsightly and can become a menace if not systematically managed. In extreme instances, algae can grow until it suffocates your plants and fish, completely filling an aquatic containment system. However, there are reasons this occurs and plenty of precautionary measures that can be taken to prevent such uncontrolled growth.

Algae thrive for the same reason the plants in your garden thrive: they need an accessible light source, dissolved nutrients to feed on, and water. Without any one of these three elements present, algae will not be able to propagate. In order to manage algae in your pond, you will need to regulate one or all of these factors—primarily light and dissolved nutrient inputs.

Not all algae in the aquarium is necessarily 'bad'—a certain baseline volume is inevitable where there is fluid, light, and ambient nutrients. However, selected strains are certainly a nuisance, creating unsightly operational challenges.

The control or prevention of different algae populations relies heavily on nutrient control and light volume management. Following standard proactive guidelines will effectively minimize unwanted blooms across closed ecosystems.