Algae Corner: This "Horsehair" Species Can Make Your Pond Unusable

Algae Corner: My Wife Hates This "Blue-Green Godzilla" Algae!

Lyngbya's thick, dark mats are incredibly tough to control. Today we'll cover the many toxins it can produce, the smell (the reason my wife hates it!), and how SePRO can help control this nuisance species. Also known as Microseira, we have many industry-leading technologies to eliminate Lyngbya from your lake or pond.

Algae Corner: What are these Alien Brains?

Today we'll be talking about a colonial, filter-feeding invertebrate animal that can be a sign of good water quality!

Algae Corner: "What Is It?" - The Botulism Bird Killer, Cladophora

If you've seen cottony, filamentous, green algae forming dense mats in your pond, it may be cladophora. We'll show you how to identify it, why it can be so deadly to birds, and what can be done to eliminate it.

Algae Corner Fan Letter: How Come I Keep Getting Algae?

Algae can be very stubborn and difficult to control over the long term. In today's episode, we'll investigate the methods they use to survive and thrive, and how to address the underlying cause.

Algae Corner: "What Is It?" - Chara / Muskgrass

On this episode of "Algae Corner," we're talking about the muskgrass called Chara. One of the best diagnostic clues is its smell - commonly described as garlicky or skunk-like.

Algae Corner: "What Is It?" - Witch's Jelly / Nostoc

Today we're talking about Witch's Jelly, also known as Nostoc. It has a lot of other nicknames, too: Star Jelly, Star Spittle, Troll's Butter, and Witch's Butter, to name a few. It's used as an ingredient in some cuisines, but should you eat it?