Eliminate Algae, Not Aquatic Life with ProBio Media

Problem

A 12-hectare sports fishing lake suffered from low oxygen levels each August due to algae growth, causing fish kills. Water clarity was poor, and nutrient levels were high, with total nitrogen at 2.4 mg/L and phosphorus at 0.573 mg/L.

Solution

ProBio Media discs were hung in nets along the shoreline and placed around an aerator in the lake's center. The setup improved nutrient filtration and oxygenation over time.

Results:

• Algae blooms disappeared within a few weeks and did not reform.

• Improved pond aesthetics and reduced odor.

• Annual maintenance with additional bacteria application has sustained algae-free conditions.

Problem

A 12-hectare sports fishing lake suffered from low oxygen levels each August due to algae growth, causing fish kills. Water clarity was poor, and nutrient levels were high, with total nitrogen at 2.4 mg/L and phosphorus at 0.573 mg/L.

Solution

ProBio Media discs were hung in nets along the shoreline and placed around an aerator in the lake's center. The setup improved nutrient filtration and oxygenation over time.

Results:

• Algae have been eliminated over the past four years.

• Dissolved oxygen levels in the lake increased over threefold, enhancing fish survival rates.

• Water clarity improved, allowing visibility to the lake bottom (~2.5 m deep).

• Significant nutrient reduction: total nitrogen dropped to 1.83 mg/L and phosphorus to 0.094 mg/L.

Problem

A one-acre irrigation pond at a country club had deep muck, aesthetic issues, and high algae levels. Previous chemical treatments were ineffective, and dredging was an expensive option.

Solution

ProBio Media was placed in bioreactors near aerator units in the pond. The media’s bacteria helped reduce organic buildup, improving water quality and reducing algae.

Results:

• Algae and muck significantly declined within one season.

• Pond volume was maintained without costly dredging.

• Water quality continued to improve with each subsequent season.