sera guide - My pond

28 Reduce sunlight Algae love plenty of sunlight. The pond should therefore be partially shady. If this is not possible, it is easy to give the pond water a darker tint by using sera pond bio humin. Maximize plants Plants directly compete with algae. If they are healthy and grow strongly, algae have no basis for growing. Regular fertilization with sera pond florena concentrate and sera pond florenette Tabs supports strong plant growth. Feed cleanly High quality food is largely digested, fish waste does not pollute the water, no excess nutrients are made available for algae. Purification technology UV-C technology provides one of the best ways to prevent algae growth, especially if planting sufficiently is not possible or not desired (also see INFO: “UV-C Clarifica- tion”, p. 12). Algae are always a component of healthy ponds and provide a necessary nutrient source for small organisms. However, un- controlled multiplication may have severe consequences for the pond and the ani- mals. Algae are easy to avoid by the following measures: What to do against algae? 28

sera guide - My pond

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