Algae Corner Fan Letter: Why Do I Have Algae?

Welcome to Algae Corner!

We get many questions from our subscribers, and a common one we often get is: “Why do I have algae?” Quite simply, if you have water and sunlight, something is going to grow.

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Algae Corner: "What Is It?" - Rotifers
Today's "What Is It?" episode is about the world's smallest animal! Also known as "wheel animals," these tiny organisms will feed on anything and everything.

Aquashade Mini-Series: Let's Throw Some Shade (On Algae)
In this key episode of our mini-series event on Aquashade, we actually want to throw some shade (Aquashade, that is) on algae. We have some neat field results to share with you, to demonstrate what's happening both visually and behind-the-scenes. We'll take a deep dive, and zoom into that water.

Algae Corner: "What Is It?" - Spirogyra
On this "What is it?" episode of Algae Corner, we're talking about silk algae or spirogyra. It's sort of slippery feeling, hence the name silk algae. It can form mats or clumps, and if it gets out of control it can clog up your water resource significantly.

Algae Corner: Introducing the "What Is It?" Mini-Series
At SePRO, we get all sorts of samples and pictures from aquatic systems all over the country. In "What Is It?" I'll be sharing some of those with you, in quick, informative, short episodes highlighting a unique aquatic growth.

Aquashade Mini-Series: Make Them Fight in the Shade
We are in a constant battle with nuisance and toxic algae. They're taking over waters across the globe. The first thing we should do is make them fight in the shade. In today's episode we'll discuss why focusing on light gives us an advantage in controlling these algae.

Aquashade Mini-Series: Flip the Switch on Algae
Today we're talking about flipping the switch on algae. Just like tripping a circuit breaker or flipping a light switch, we have a way to cut off the power source that algae need in order to grow.

Algae Is Everywhere

Nearly every pond or lake system has many types of algae in it. They get around in all sorts of neat ways, including through the air. They can also attach to wildlife and be brought in. It's nearly impossible to keep algae from coming in.

Algae Can Be Good

Many of those algae in your pond are actually good. They make up the base of the food chain. They're grazed by benthic invertebrates or zooplankton and grow those big fish.

Excess Growth Can Cause Problems

However, when they grow too fast, or you get nasty types that nothing likes to eat, that's when you often have nuisance algae overgrowth.

At SePRO, we’re focused on designing approved, ecologically sound, and strategic solutions to help you get things back on track in your pond. Our goal is to help you create more of a balanced system, taking out those nuisance nasty algae and selecting for those more beneficial ones.

In Summary

To wrap things up today, almost all aquatic systems innately have algae in them. If yours is getting out of line, we can help you find the right prescription to get things balanced out and back on track. For more resources, please reach out to our trained technical specialists or learn more about solutions for algae control on our website. Thanks for tuning in!