Thread algae
Floating algae
Floating algae also must be present in every live, healthy water. However, several factors getting together, especially in summer, may lead to sudden mass multiplication – an algae bloom. The previously clear water becomes green and cloudy. Consequences include not only an unsightly appearance but also insufficient supply of submerged plants with sunlight as well as strong water pollution by dead algae and the corresponding dangerous oxygen consumption
Thread algae
Occurring thread algae are basically an indicator for healthy and clean water. Something is wrong only if they spread too strongly. The algae then are not onyl annoying but also cause considerable problems: Fish get trapped in the ugly fluff-like mats near the edges, plants are being overgrown and hardly can grow any more, decoration items and technical equipment are covered until they are unusable, and dead algae material pollutes the water.
Step 1 - Stabilize water:
Stable water parameters are the basic precondition for clean, clear water. Also, efficient and fish friendly algae removal is possible only in stable water. sera pond bio balance stabilizes the water parameters by gently increasing the carbonate (KH) and total (GH) hardness, and accordingly prepares your pond for algae removal.
Application: In case the carbonate hardness is below 5
Step 2 - Combat algae
Thread algae
Especially strong sunlight or enriching algae nutrients may lead to strong thread algae multiplication. They do not only obstruct sight and disturb the swimming fish, but also may be a considerable pond water pollution. sera pond algokill* removes the thread algae by releasing active oxygen.
Application: In case of acute thread algae infestations
Floating algae
An algae bloom caused by floating algae often disturbs the clear view on the pond fish especially during beautiful, sunny summer months. Massive cloudiness quickly leads to pond water imbalance and endangers the pond inhabitants. sera pond crystal* provides quick support. The floating algae coagulate and then can be trapped and removed by the filter.
Application: In case of acute floating algae infestations
Step 3 - Limit nutrients
Algae nutrients – especially phosphate – may quickly enrich in closed pond systems. Algae will then grow in an uncontrolled way due to the excess nutrient supply. sera pond phosvec immediately and lastingly binds phosphate. Nutrient competition prevents and lastingly stops excess algae growth.
Application:In case of excess nutrient supply
Step 4 - Prevent algae growth
In spite of all efforts, some ponds again and again suffer from increased algae growth. sera pond algenstop avoids algae growing anew and prevents algae growth. Due to the specific composition, new algae growth is being prevented lastingly for a period of up to 6 weeks.
Application: In case of reoccurring algae growth
Advice: The modern, effective sera UV-C systems provide an elegant alternative in case of reoccurring algae problems and for the permanent reduction of infection threat – for crystal clear water and healthy fish.
Further information
Overview about the optimal pond water parameters
