Overview
Pond Care
AlgaeFix is a liquid algae-control product for use in
ornamental fish ponds and water gardens containing live plants
and fish. Pond Care AlgaeFix controls many types of algae
including “green water” blooms and filamentous algae.
Can Pond Care AlgaeFix be used
in a water garden containing live plants?
Yes. Pond
Care Algae Fix can be used in ponds containing submerged
plants like cabomba, and floating plants such as water
lettuce, and flowering plants, such as iris and water lilies.
Pond Care AlgaeFix has been tested in extensive laboratory and
field trials with aquatic plants. The following is a partial
list of plants that we have tested and found to be compatible
with Pond Care AlgaeFix when used as directed.
|
Common Name |
Scientific Name |
|
Water Lily |
Nymphaea sp. |
|
Canna |
Canna sp. |
|
Water Lettuce |
Pista stratiotes |
|
Water Hyacith |
Eichhornia crassipes |
|
Taro |
Colocasia sp. |
|
Lotus |
Nelumbo sp. |
|
Cattail |
Typha sp. |
|
Cardinal Flower |
Lobelia cardinalis |
|
Fairy Moss |
Azolla caroliniana |
|
Iris |
Acorus calamus |
|
Parrott's Feather |
Myriophyllum aquatica |
|
Pickerel Weed |
Pontederia sp. |
|
Thalia |
Thalia sp. |
|
Cambodia |
Cabomba caroliniana |
|
Anacharis |
Egeria densa |
|
Water Pennywort |
Hydrocotyle verticilliata |
Can Pond Care AlgaeFix be used
in a fountain?
Yes. Pond
Care AlgaeFix can be used in ornamental fountains. Pond Care
AlgaeFix is non-staining and non-corrosive.
What types
of algal problems will Pond Care AlgaeFix control?
Pond Care AlgaeFix is effective
against “green water” (e.g., Chlorella) algal blooms.
Dense populations of suspended algae cause green water algae
blooms. The water may be so green that fish cannot be seen.
Pond Care AlgaeFix also controls filamentous algae commonly
known as “string” or “hair algae” (e.g., Cladophora)
and “blanket weed” (e.g., Oedogonium). Algae growth in
ponds can appear as green water blooms, filamentous algae on
plants, and floating algal mats. Algae may also grow on rocks,
fountains, and waterfalls.
How does Pond Care AlgaeFix
work?
Pond Care AlgaeFix controls algae
in two ways. Many algae, like Chlorella, consist of a
single cell. Pond Care AlgaeFix causes the algae cell wall to
leak. The algae respond much like a deflating balloon. Other
algae, such as Oedogonium, form filaments made up of
many cells. Pond Care AlgaeFix binds to protein in the cell
membrane, disrupting the flow of nutrients and ions across the
cell membrane. Filamentous algae respond to Pond Care AlgaeFix
by gradually disintegrating over time. AlgaeFix can be used
with aquatic plants.
Are goldfish and koi sensitive
to Pond Care AlgaeFix?
Extensive laboratory and long-term
outdoor field studies has shown that Pond Care AlgaeFix can be
used in ponds containing Koi and Goldfish without worry. The
outdoor field-testing ponds also contained a variety of other
organisms including leopard frogs, tadpoles, snails and other
aquatic life.
Are there any precautions
necessary when using Pond Care AlgaeFix?
Before using Pond Care AlgaeFix,
make certain that the pond has vigorous aeration, i.e., a
fountain, waterfall, or aeration device. Anytime dead algae
are removed by the filter or settle to the bottom of the pond,
the oxygen level may drop to harmful levels if adequate
aeration is not provided. If adequate aeration is not
provided, fish loss due to low oxygen levels may also occur.
Therefore, when using Pond Care AlgaeFix in warm summer
months, adequate aeration must be provided. Do not shut pond
pumps and aeration devices off at night. Be sure to keep the
pond filter clean and running properly when using AlgaeFix.
Do not use Pond Care AlgaeFix with
crustaceans, including crabs, shrimp, freshwater shrimp, and
freshwater lobsters.
How do I treat with Pond Care
AlgaeFix?
It is a
violation of federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling.
Add 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of Pond
Care AlgaeFix for every 50 US gallons (190 L) of pond/fountain
water. Thoroughly mix Pond Care AlgaeFix into the
pond/fountain water by adding it near the pump outflow,
waterfall, or aeration device. Pond Care AlgaeFix can be
mixed in a bucket of pond/fountain water and dispersed evenly
around the pond/fountain. Repeat dose every 3 days until
algae is controlled. Be prepared to siphon out dead
filamentous algae. Once algal growth is under control, add one
dose per week. Weekly doses of Pond Care AlgaeFix will control
algal growth and reduce pond/fountain maintenance. |
