Of course, this does not mean that weeds and algae cannot also get of out of control. In other words, removing all algae will also remove an important food source from you pond, even if your fish don’t eat it directly. Likewise, many aquatic animals rely on some level of algae growth as the base of the food web. Many of the bugs and critters that your fish depend on for natural food need plants for shelter, food and reproductive habitat. In addition, this type of over control in regards to plant management will also severely interrupt the food chain for your fish. Eliminating all plant life will also eliminate cover for your fish, making them more susceptible to predators. This means that eliminating all plants from a pond is not recommended. A healthy pond will generally have about 15-20% of its bottom area covered with some sort of plant growth. Our team is also available to answer your questions about a healthy pond. We’re Experts at Pond and Water Management.
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