Algae growth can appear as “green water” blooms, “pea-green soup”, filamentous algae on plants, or as floating mats known as blanket weed. Algae grows when there are excess nutrients in the water—usually in spring prior to plant growth or during summer in direct sun. API POND ALGAEFIX Algae Control works quickly to control algae growth and keep ponds, water gardens and fountains clean and clear.
Make sure your pond has vigorous aeration to avoid fish loss due to low oxygen levels. When algae is controlled and removed by the filter or settles to the bottom of the pond, oxygen may drop to harmful levels without adequate aeration. Pond water also carries much less oxygen in warm weather.
API POND ALGAEFIX helps control three main types of algae:
1. Green Water Algae (Chlorella)
2. String or Hair Algae (Cladophora)
3. Blanket Weed (Oedogonium)
Treating your pond to control algae is simple. For best results, be sure to read and follow all label directions.
Vigorous 24-hour aeration is required during treatment. Do not shut off pond pumps or aeration devices at night.
Remove as much algae as you can by hand before treating your pond.
Disperse API POND ALGAEFIX evenly around the pond and thoroughly mix it into the water. DO NOT OVERDOSE.
As algae dies off, remove as much of the dying algae as possible.
To ensure accurate dosing, determine your pond’s volume and then use the dosing chart to figure out how much API POND ALGAEFIX to use. For square and rectangular ponds: avg. length (feet) x avg. width (feet) x avg. depth (feet) = cubic feet of water. Cubic feet of water x 7.5 = volume in U.S. gallons. For round ponds: top diameter (feet) x bottom diameter (feet) x height (feet) x 0.785 x 7.5 = volume in gallons.
The team at API has a passion for fish and understands the rewards and relaxation fishkeeping can bring. For almost 60 years, they have developed premium products with a focus on proven and effective results. API offers a range of testing kits, water conditioners and nutritionally superior fish foods. They are dedicated to making a better underwater world for the benefit of fish and those who keep them.