Control Green Pond Algae - A UV Sterilizer is the Best Way
Without a shadow of a doubt a UV light is essential for all garden ponds where there is metabolic activity taking place. Pond algae blooms are caused by microscopic algae cells (up to 4 microns in diameter) that feed on Nitrates in the pond water. They are particularly prevalent in warm weather conditions, when there is plenty of sunlight. buy fish pond care A small amount of green pond algae is beneficial to aquatic pond life such as Koi and goldfish; they use it as a food source and as a camouflage from herons, king fishers and other predatory birds. Algae blooms also act as a sun shade on hot summer days.