Typically lower fish densities hence lower addition of nutrients and phosphorus
Typically lower nitrate levels that fuel algae growth due to more phytoplankton numbers to compete with FA
Typically less shallow area FA need for light penetration (littoral zone)
Potentially more competition for nitrates by macrophytes
Potential more areas of denitrification that change nitrates to nitrogen gas (anoxic deeper water)
Larger water more dilution of nutrients and phosphorus
More stable water chemistry
More surface area for better circulation and D.O. levels
Lakes tend to be less eutrophic than pond with exceptions of course
Last edited by Cecil Baird1; 01/27/13 01:41 PM.
