Pond Balance

Pond Balance For String Algae

String algae can happen in the best of ponds. String algae grows all of the time but it does best in clear, moving water. The reason It grows best in these conditions is that in clear water there is very little competition for nutrients and the movement of the water affords a constant supply of food. It also grows well in the winter time.

String algae is a problem that affects most of us, the rapid growing filamentous material can spoil the appearance of the pond. It will also clog pumps and filtration equipment. String algae in a water garden will grow on and choke out your plants. Control of string algae can be as simple as a monthy addition of Pond Balance. This product gives you control by removing nutrients that it requires. Without these nutrients it dies.

It is a unique non-algicide, Plant Friendly formula ensuring that no harm comes to any other plants, fish, filtration bacteria or water using wildlife. It is completely safe.

It does not affect plants because it works by making unavailable a nutrient that is only required by string algae and thus literally starves it out of existence. It also contains plant stimulants and so helps establish a naturally balanced system.