Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Red pond/too much pellet food

If algae, then it will live on a while in the lighted jar, and it will die in a few days in the dark jar.

Sediment will sink to the bottom in both jars.

Dead algae may sink to the bottom in the dark jar, and may clump a little. Sometimes the dead algae will even float.

Charged clay particles will stay suspended in both jars.