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Pond Algae, String Algae Control Services Contractor
St Charles & Carol Stream Illinois (IL) Dupage & Kane County Area
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Carol Stream, DuPage County (IL) 60188 CONTACT US Or Call 630.260.9144 PRIMARY SERVICES AREAS- St. Charles, Naperville, Chicagoland * Certified Aquascape Contractor 
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We at Aqua Landscapes serving the St Charles & Carol Stream Illinois (IL) Dupage & Kane County Area surrounding areas believe that Algae control is often considered to be the biggest headache in water gardening. There are different viewpoints as to how algae should be controlled or eliminated – naturally, artificially, or a combination of the two. If you have a pond that’s suffering from green water and you can’t see your fish, you may need to use Artificial Algae Control like a UV filter in order to clear up your water. A UV sterilizer kills a lot of things – parasites, beneficial bacteria, insects, and most other microscopic organisms living in the water.
However, the UV filter is totally ineffective when it comes to string algae and may even inadvertently promote an increasingly larger string algae bloom. Mother Nature’s prescription for algae control is simple – make sure you have a balanced ecosystem! Many pond problems are symptoms of imbalances. There are a few products that can help keep your pond in balance, in case it needs a little boost. We like to refer to them as complements to Mother Nature.
However, the UV filter is totally ineffective when it comes to string algae and may even inadvertently promote an increasingly larger string algae bloom. Mother Nature’s prescription for algae control is simple – make sure you have a balanced ecosystem! Many pond problems are symptoms of imbalances. There are a few products that can help keep your pond in balance, in case it needs a little boost. We like to refer to them as complements to Mother Nature.
A Few Algae Facts & The Main Types of Pond Algae
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The two types of algae that most water gardeners experience are suspended algae and filamentous algae. Suspended algae consist of millions of microscopic algae floating throughout the water. This causes the water to turn green or “pea soup” color. Filamentous, or string, algae forms long and short hair-like strands, attaching itself to rocks, gravel, plants, or any surface area it can find in the pond.
Most pond owners in our area of Chicagoland will notice a similar algae pattern in their pond, throughout the year. The cooler temperatures of early spring and late fall typically bring increased algae growth. Don’t be discouraged if your pond turns “pea soup” green or you have string algae problems during this time. Be patient. The algae doesn’t mind cool water and can grow happily, but the bacteria that help fight algae growth are dormant. This lack of balance results in excess algae. But as the water warms and the bacteria become more active, the algae will be reduced. Some ponds take longer than others do, but your pond will once again be clear and string algae will noticeably diminish as the summer approaches. |
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Service areas include most of Chicagoland Area
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St Charles, Naperville, Geneva, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Fox Valley, Glenview, Park Ridge, Barrìngton, Carol Stream, Bartlett, West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Batavia, Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, Dundee, Gilberts, Carpentersville, Algonquin, Huntley, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Campton Hills, Elburn, Sugar Grove
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Dupage, Kane, Cook, Will, Lake, Gilberts County
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St Charles, Naperville, Geneva, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Fox Valley, Glenview, Park Ridge, Barrìngton, Carol Stream, Bartlett, West Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Batavia, Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, Dundee, Gilberts, Carpentersville, Algonquin, Huntley, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Campton Hills, Elburn, Sugar Grove
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Dupage, Kane, Cook, Will, Lake, Gilberts County
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Based in Carol Stream (IL) Aqua Landscapes are St Charles's best and most experienced pond installation & pond maintenance professionals, with over 20 years of pond building experience. Servicing the Dupage County,and entire Chicagoland Area. Through continued training and innovation, our staff is fully qualified to create your very own PIECE OF PARADISE. We are a small company, committed to remaining small and providing services “that exceed your expectations.” By remaining small we can give our full attention to your project. From the design, construction to the follow up service, we will guide you in making the right decisions to protect and enhance the value and beauty of your property.
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