Aquatic Ecosystems
Cyano Algae: How to Identify and Remove It
Cyano algae is one of those things you notice in a tank or lake and think, “Hmm… that wasn’t there yesterday.” It can show up as a reddish, greenish, or ...
What Are The Benefits of Algae Oil?
The benefits of algae oil keep popping up everywhere lately, but most people I talk to only hear about it in passing, someone mentioning it in a recipe, a random ...
What are The Benefits of Chlorella
Chlorella gets mentioned everywhere these days, in smoothies, supplement aisles, and even wellness podcasts, but most people don’t really know what it is. What are The Benefits of Chlorella? It’s ...
How To Use Algae Fertilizer
The thing about algae is, it’s packed. Not just with the usual stuff, there are trace elements, bits of organic material, and a bunch of tiny compounds that plants actually ...
How to Treat Red Algae in Pond?
You walk out one morning, and your pond looks like someone dumped rust in it. Yeah, that red stuff? Not dirt. Not leaves. It’s algae. Not the regular green kind, ...
How to Get Rid of Black Algae in Pool
If you’ve spotted those rough, dark patches stuck to your pool walls, you already know what I’m talking about. It’s black algae. This stuff doesn’t float around like the usual ...
Is Yellow Algae Harmful in Pools?
Yellow algae, often called mustard algae, is one of the most persistent forms of pool algae found in residential and commercial pools. Unlike green algae, which floats freely in the ...
How To Test For Algae In Drinking Water?
Algae in drinking water isn’t always easy to spot. Sometimes the water looks green or cloudy, other times it looks fine. The problem is that harmful algae, like blue-green algae, ...
Muriatic Acid for Pools Algae [Tips for Safe Use]
If you’ve ever walked out to your backyard and found your pool water looking green or cloudy, you’re not alone. Algae can grow rapidly, and once it start growing, it ...
How to Use Baking Soda to Control Pond Algae Safely
Struggling with algae in your pond? Baking soda may be the natural, easy fix you need. It helps balance pH and alkalinity levels, which in turn reduces algae growth. Plus, ...
Is Pool Algae Harmful to Humans [Expert Insights]
If your pool water’s starting to look green, cloudy, or slimy, algae is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And while it’s easy to shrug off a little ...
How to Get Rid of Brown Algae in Fish Tank
If you’ve noticed a rusty film on your tank glass, aquatic plants, or substrate, chances are you’re dealing with brown algae, also known as brown diatoms. It’s one of the ...