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document updated 17 years ago, on May 13, 2007
quick ways to reduce algae
algae eaters
(
chart
)
snails
A few snails (Ramshorn Snail, Viviparis malleatus, Lymnae sp. and Stagnicola spp.) can survive to near-freezing, but most aren't happy below 60 degrees F
tadpoles
, one of the few that will survive down to freezing, and even overwinter
freshwater shrimp, eg.
Amano shrimp
certain kinds of fish
plecostomus
(they probably won't survive over winter)
UV sterilizers have downsides:
they kill good bacteria and plants
algae can be beneficial to ponds as well