Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Controlling unwanted plants Too early for algae control?

Well, simply explained algae grows where nutrients are available combined to where sunlight reaches bottom. Once started, the mats rise to surface where they can get more sun to reproduce. The mats eventually die, creating organic muck and more nutrients. They will grow as long as nutrient and light is available.
If you already aerate, all you are missing is friendly bacteria. They will feed on the nutrients and starve off the algae. Without aeration, certain specific bacteria will still remove nutrients but not as efficiently.

If the algae are already everywhere, then bacteria treatment will work on the decomposing mats and help you manage your pond for the next generation of algae.

Remember: 1 ounce of nutrient can fuel up to 25 lbs of algae growth...
Once the bacteria eat the nutrients and muck, they become food for micro-organisms which in turn feeds insects, more insects more food for minnows and more food for your fish.

A lot of the ponds we treat with bacteria see an increase in the rate of growth of their population of fish� simple we turn algae into fish food naturally with friendly invisible bacteria!