It is important to realize that all types of algae play an important role with the ecology of the pond or lake. Not only does it provide food the aquatic life, it also generates oxygen ...

The seven common algae types found in ponds are: Blue-Green, Bryozoans, Filamentous, Green Pond, Golden, Red Pond, Nitella / Stoneworts, and Chara / Muskgrass. I suspect our pond is graced with the ...

An infrequent but troublesome problem in East Texas ponds is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. These microscopic aquatic organisms thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters.