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Goldfish and hes sitting by your algae eaters?
No he's not.
Is the green algae that forms in sitting water bad for you?
Green algae that forms in sitting water can produce toxins that are harmful to humans. Ingesting water contaminated with these toxins can cause symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, and in severe cases, liver damage. It is best to avoid contact and consumption of water with visible green algae.
Our pool has just developed black algae in the last couple of months. We are in the process of getting a quote to have it taken care of. In the mean time can it make us ill at all as we use the pool?
No it shouldn't be a problem Black algae occurs naturaly in many places such as the shower and there is heaps of it in the sea. Hummm, you waited two months to do something about the algae. Yuk
Is there such a thing as a natural fish kill?
Yes. Because algae blooms occur naturally. Also, when there's too much algae, there will be no circulation of carbon dioxide in the water. Therefore resulting a fish kill.
How much time dos it take for algae to grow on a sloth?
It typically takes a few weeks to several months for algae to grow on a sloth's fur, depending on factors like the surrounding environment and the sloth's behavior. The growth of algae on a sloth's fur helps to provide camouflage to help the sloth blend in with its surroundings.
When does the planktonic algae population peak?
Planktonic algae populations typically peak in warmer months when sunlight and nutrients are abundant, promoting their growth. In temperate regions, this peak often occurs in the spring and summer.
Cyanobacteria may also be called what?
Cyanobacteria may also be called blue-green algae due to their blue-green pigmentation resulting from chlorophyll a and phycocyanin. Despite the name, cyanobacteria are not algae but rather a type of bacteria capable of photosynthesis. They are important in the environment for their role in oxygen production and nitrogen fixation.
What is the main problem with growing an algae into the rivers or streams?
Growing algae in rivers or streams can lead to nutrient imbalances, excessive algae growth, and decreased oxygen levels in the water, resulting in negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This can harm aquatic plant and animal species, disrupt the natural balance of the ecosystem, and degrade water quality.
Does algae grow in the cold weather?
Yes, algae can grow in cold weather, although their growth rates may slow down compared to warmer temperatures. Many species of algae are adapted to thrive in colder environments, such as polar regions or deep ocean waters. Some freshwater algae can even remain active under ice during winter months. Overall, while cold temperatures can limit growth, they do not completely inhibit algae from thriving.
How does presence of algae in water result in reduction of oxygen content in water?
Algae can reduce oxygen levels in water through a process called eutrophication. When there is an overgrowth of algae, it can block sunlight from reaching underwater plants, which leads to their death. As dead plants are decomposed by bacteria, oxygen is consumed in the process, resulting in lower oxygen levels in the water.
Are plants the only living things that photo synthesize?
Plants, Algae, and Cyanobacteria photosynthesize. Also, many of the ocean's corals, sponges, and anemones (animals) live symbiotically with photosynthetic bacteria within their tissue. Some mollusks eat algae, then store the algae's chloroplasts in their bodies, allowing the mollusks to survive on photosynthesis for months.
How do you clean algae over a large area?
If it is all over the rocks and walls it is time to put the fish in the small tank they came in while you do a full cleaning then put them back in. if it isn't to the full cleaning point (I full clean mine every 1-2 months) then you can buy algae scrubbers that you can use while the fish are in the tank, or if isn't that thick algae you can buy an algae eating fish.
