Algae Fix
Methods of Aquatic Weed Control
Aquatic nuisance weeds and algae can become very problematic if left uncontrolled. They can quickly take hold of any outdoor fish pond, becoming increasingly difficult to remove. Proper pond maintenance and filtration goes a long way to controlling the problem, but often even with every protocol followed, nuisance weeds and algae can still thrive. There are three basics methods of aquatic weed control: chemical, biological, and mechanical. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but when properly employed can be the difference in a weed-free environment.
Mechanical weed removal is easily the most cost-efficient yet time-consuming of the three methods. Often the growth of aquatic weeds is due almost exclusively to an excess of nutrients available in the water. This can easily be fixed with a large water exchange, followed by some manual labor. Water exchanges are the best way to physically remove excessive nutrients, and if done on a regular schedule, will prevent the formation of nuisance weeds and algae. You can also use a mechanical filter to remove the algae and weeds as it is scrubbed from the substrate. It is very important to clean or replace the filter mats once the cleaning is complete to prevent it from returning.
Chemical removal involves the addition of algaecides and herbicides. While this method can be very effective and quick, it can often cause complications. The algaecide can often include harsh chemicals that may be harmful to plants, invertebrates, or even fish. In addition to visible effects on your livestock, chemicals can have an unseen effect on your biological filter. The good bacteria that keep your pond biologically clean are very sensitive to harsh chemicals, and a large die-off of these bacteria can often lead to a build up of excess nutrients, creating the very nuisance algae and weeds you were trying to get rid of in the first place. Additionally, if not used properly, chemical treatments can kill too much too fast, creating an oxygen depletion in the pond due to decaying dead plants. There are, however, some safe algaecides that will not harm your biological filter or livestock. You should be very aware of the chemical content of any chemical treatment before it is used in your pond.
Biological weed control is perhaps the most effective way of maintaining a weed-free pond. By adding a sufficient quantity of live plants, be it floating, submerged or terrestrial, the excess nutrients available for the weeds or algae will be properly utilized by the ornamental plants. There are also packaged bacteria additives that can be very effective at removing excess nutrients naturally in your pond. Additionally certain strains of fish can be employed to actually feed on the aquatic weeds, such as tilapia for algae. If used together, it is highly likely that biological methods can be quite successful at controlling algae and certain other aquatic weeds.
Depending on the filtration setup and maintenance schedule of your individual pond, any of these methods can be effective. It is important to determine the cause of the problem before applying a solution. If properly utilized, each of these methods will provide a solution to your nuisance algae problem and other aquatic weeds. Often weeds and algae can be an early indicator of a larger problem in your pond. Be sure to address that problem very soon, as it can often lead to health problems if left unchecked.
About the Author
Casey Coke is a Marketing Manager for Natural Environmental Systems, LLC, a global supplier of microbial solutions and other supplies for pond and lake management including algae control solutions and aquatic weed control products.
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