What is Bluegreen Algae? What do I look for? Are Bluegreen Algae harmful? What can i do to treat and or prevent Hazard Algae Blooms (HAB). Dr West Bishop dives into a very serious topic. This is a topic that all pond owners and lake managers need to be looking for
Phosphorus is a nutrient required for life by all the organisms in and around your pond or lake. In most freshwater environments, phosphorus is the limiting nutrient, which means it’s usually the nutrient in shortest supply. But, in other parts of the country, phosphorus can be over-abundant. It’s this keystone-like characteristic that makes phosphorus so influential in your pond and so important in pond management. Fertilizer treatments in ponds with low P can triple the number of fish and one pound of phosphorus is enough to produce up to 500 pounds of algae. Whether you want a gin-clear swimming pond or a monster bass honey hole, phosphorus plays an important role in your pond.