Maybe pool return is turned up toward surface to much. That happened to me. Wasn't alot of foam but looked like thin layer of foam. Also resembled shredded toilet paper floating on water.
Hexagenia nymphs are detritivores. They filter feed bits of organic material and algae out of the water by creating a current in their burrows with their gills.
The unusual water smell in the area is caused by contamination from nearby industrial activities or natural sources like algae blooms or decaying organic matter.
Floating organic matters floating in the water
All of the above can cause excess growth of algae in water. High nitrate and phosphate content can act as nutrients for algae growth, while large amounts of fecal coliform indicate high levels of organic matter, which can also contribute to algae proliferation.
Water lice primarily feed on decaying organic matter found in the water, such as plant material, algae, and dead insects. They also consume detritus and small aquatic invertebrates.
Golden algae are photosynthetic organisms, using sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis. They also have the ability to consume organic material, such as bacteria or smaller algae, as a supplementary food source. This mix of autotrophic and heterotrophic feeding strategies allows golden algae to adapt to different environmental conditions.
Algae
Excessive amounts of organic matter like dead plant material can lead to an increase in the levels of nutrients in water bodies. This can cause eutrophication, which leads to excessive plant growth (algae blooms), depleting oxygen levels and harming aquatic life.
Too much algae can reduce oxygen in water. This can cause many fish to die.
Yes, a lesser water boatman is considered a consumer. It is a type of aquatic insect that feeds on algae and decaying plant material, playing a role in the ecosystem as a herbivore. By consuming these organic materials, it helps recycle nutrients in its habitat.
It doesnt need that much water, even a small plastic cup would work.
The algae in a lichen provide organic nutrients through photosynthesis. These nutrients are then shared with the fungus, which in turn provides the algae with protection, water, and minerals from the environment. This mutualistic relationship between the two organisms allows them to thrive in a variety of habitats.