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The A-B-C
Concept: The A-B-C
Plan – 3 steps to
an algae-free pond
The same principle applies for algae that applies
for all pond organisms: Excessive quantities can
have a fatal effect on the ponds eco system.
However, OASE has developed a clever concept
with advanced products and applications.
Sooner or later virtually every pond owner will
be confronted with algae growth. Basically
algae is an important component of the eco
system; it produces oxygen and serves as a nu-
trient base for many microorganisms.
Essentially algae can be divided into two groups,
the first type is suspended green algae that
gives the pond water a greenish murky look,
and the other is string algae that can settle on
all types of surfaces. If algae growth gets the
upper hand a reaction is necessary to protect
the pond and its inhabitants. With the follow-
ing three steps you can achieve your goal of a
clear and beautiful garden pond in a biologically
sensible manner.
Usually algae growth occurs due to a shift in the bio-
logical balance. Thus, the algae’s natural competitors
for nutrients can no longer work properly, this in turn
can favour an explosive increase of algae (algal bloom).
Primarily in soft water and poorly buffered water
(total carbonate hardness and carbonate hardness),
then hazardous fluctuations of the pH value can occur.
These fluctuations in turn damage the natural preda-
tors of the algae, the basis for further mass occurrence
of algae.
Water stabilisation in the case of algae growth:
• Restoration of the mineral balance, stabilisation of
the pH value
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OptiPond
• Preparation of tap water or well water so that it is
ready for the pond
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Safe&Care
• Provision of nutrient competition
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BioKick Care
• If pond sediment is present
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SediFree
• For oxygen deficiency or for support of the pond
biology
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OxyPlus
Learn more on page 196 / 197.
IMPROVING
WATER QUALITY
POND TREATMENTS & FISH MEDICINES
3 STEPS TO AN ALGAE-FREE POND
