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1. Basics of the Water Trifecta
Kevin Hutchinson, Freshwater & Fisheries Ultrasound:
Biologist, created the Water Trifecta Install an ultrasound algae control transducer to kill
methodology for “environmentally friendly / the majority of algae types that are prone to bloom in
Green” water management practices. We partner your pond. Help prevent new algae spores which are
and cooperate with Mother Nature with these introduced through wind, rain, or from a stray ducks
foot from catching hold. Ultrasound waves prevent
three sound principles which work in
new algae blooms from occurring and also help reduce
synchronicity. We encourage common sense
the biofilm in the water where algae attach and grow.
water management practices by following this Ultrasound also is effective in stimulating the transfer
strategy. The “Water Trifecta” is a sound of nutrients in and out of bacteria cells which will
methodology. increase the rate in which decomposition of sludge
happens.
Oxygen: Bacteria:
Install an aeration system to keep a consistent level of Add beneficial bacteria to your pond to consume the
oxygen throughout your pond. Bottom aeration (>10’ nutrients and
depth) or surface aeration or aerating fountain (<10’ consume suspended
depth) will keep the necessary oxygen levels solids in the pond.
throughout your pond and for fish to have healthy Bear in mind that
respiratory systems. Bacteria need oxygen to function bacteria breathe
and increased oxygen and give off
oxygen levels keep CO2. Adding
the bacteria active beneficial bacteria to a
consuming the pond must be
excess nutrients coupled with aeration to provide proper oxygen levels
which cause algae for the bacteria to consume. Beneficial bacteria are the
blooms. An aeration good “bugs” who consume what is decomposing in
system also de- your pond.
stratifies your pond
by turning over the
entire water column
and cooling the
water. A stratified stagnant body of water is hot on the
surface and forms layers with the coolest temperature
on the bottom. The hot surface promotes algae blooms.
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