Bacteria and Enzymes
Pond and lake bacteria are a natural part of the environment.
These little creatures break down compounds in the environment to
live including the nitrate and phosphates the aquatic plants use
to grow as well. We have found in our management practices that
bioaugmentation and biostimulation of these natural bacteria can
be a very useful tool to improve the condition of a lake or pond.
As the pond improves it generally requires less time, effort or
chemical to keep the conditions optimal.
Bioaugmentation is the addition of a group of natural microbial
strains into an environment. In this case we are adding strains
of bacteria to increase the total population of the bacteria in
the body of water. This increased number of bacteria consumes a
larger amount of nutrients in the pond reducing the amount of
nutrients remaining to feed the aquatic plant growth. We have
bacterial products that are in solid, liquid and pellet forms to
be used for specific applications.
Biostimulation is the modification of the environment to
stimulate existing bacteria capable of bioremediation. We use
micronutrients added to the water to give the bacteria everything
they need for maximal growth. You can think of it as supplemental
vitamins for lakes and ponds. The products can be added manually
in various ways or set up on an automated pump for hands free and
worry free dispensing.
Determining which of these techniques to use in your pond depends
on many factors that we can determine with a quick site visit.
All bacteria work better when conditions are right with good
oxygenation through the entire water column including the
sediment-water interface. Sometimes requires installing an
aeration system to achieve this state.
Biostimulation and bioaugmentation are natural ways to improve
your pond. As the pond becomes more balanced, less work and fewer
chemicals are required to keep the aquatic plant growth in check
saving you money.
