Apr 15, 2010
Yuck! I have green string algae?
Green string algae is the biggest headache for pond keepers.
Category: Column 2
Posted by: bevmattox
It is caused (once again) by too much nutrients in the water. This algae is found most commonly during spring and summer. To eliminate this problem, the proper filtration of the water is important. Either biological or mechanical filtration is required to remove the highly fertilized water and reduce this algae problem.