When comes to microscopic algae very few treatment companies actually examine it with a microscope and few even know what specific features to look for. They basically go by what someone else told them or used by example. Aquafix (naturalake) actually has educated, experienced and specialized staff to examine and develop methodologies to deal with algae and nutrient issues. They specialize in that type of work. I have no relationship to Aquafix other than knowing what they do and reading their newsletters that explain their success stories. They are Pond Boss advertisers and Conference participants. If you contact them, I think they will be glad to send you copies of the newsletters and maybe other info that deal with Cladophora and Pithophora. Cladophora and Pithophora are results of nutrient balance issues. Competition from other plant species also plays a big role in nutrient balance of ponds and lakes.
Ponds and lake are nutrient sinks in that more nutrients collect or accumulate in the basin every day; even if is only one bird pooping in the pond. More collection results in more nutrient potential to grow more plants. It is called lake succession and results in the aging process of ponds and lakes; new to old, a continuum until the basin returns to a swamp, wetlands, and eventually dry land.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 08/08/14 02:24 PM.
