Algae treatment for ponds

With over 10 years of expertise in aquaculture, Essex Aquatics are the go-to experts for algae treatment for ponds and lakes in Essex. After assessing your pond or lake, our team can provide a clear action plan and quote to resolve algae issues in your pond or lake and bring it back to life.

Serving public and commercial clients in Essex and London, some of the other services we specialise in are lake construction and dredging, pond building, pond repairs and pond maintenance and cleaning services.

What Our Customers Say

Good

Based on 63 reviews

David Greest

1 October 2023

We booked Essex Aquatics to undertake the total renovation of our ponds which had a major leak. The project was made more difficult by the need to protect surrounding trees and shrubs and the removal and replacement of tons of slate rock. The final result was awesome. The ponds have never looked better. Excellent job Elliot and team.

Michail Sergentanis

20 September 2023

Elliot and team arrived promptly and did a great job cleaning out our fish pond. Highly recommended

Michael Helston

2 August 2023

I can thoroughly recommend Essex Aquatics. Elliot (and Cam and Matt) were responsive and polite and carried out the work with no fuss. Yes it was a mess but they cleared up everything. There were extra jobs thrown up by the pond construction which they carried out willingly and at no extra cost. I'm very happy with the pond and will certainly continue to contact Elliot when any maintenance is required. Thanks all round.

Jan

14 June 2023

Elliott was very accessible. Answered my myriad of questions ,& provided me with quote to remove my pond ,& fill. A date was given to suit me ,& Elliott & colleague arrived promptly. Their work was expertly performed ,& went over ,& above by removing my back gate to enable barrow through. End result was better than I had hoped for. Clean tidy workers. My fishes have been re homed,& price was as quoted. Thoroughly recommend.

David Foster

13 June 2023

Elliot and team arrived promptly and did a great job cleaning out our fish pond. Highly recommended,

Goronwy Roberts

29 May 2023

Excellent work by Elliot to clean and clear our very overgrown and neglected garden pond.Delighted with the result and happy to recommend Essex Aquatics

Terry Welsh

27 March 2023

Essex Aquatics got back to me very quickly with an extremely reasonable quote. In the short time between then and coming to do the job I had additional problems which were dealt with efficiently and at a reasonable cost. Very friendly and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them for pond maintenance.

What is Algae?

Algae thrive in water bodies with lots of nutrients, especially in warm, sunny conditions. Although essential for a healthy aquatic environment, an imbalance in nutrients or conditions can lead to excessive algae growth overgrowth, disrupting the local ecosystem and affecting the appearance and health of your lake or pond.

Different types of algae include:

Blue-green algae: Blue-green algae grow in warm, nutrient-rich water and can form a blue-green layer on top of the water. Blue-green algae produce toxins, which can be extremely harmful to aquatic animals and to humans or pets that are exposed to water containing blue-green algae and can become very sick.

String Algae: String algae are slimy, hair-like algae that cling to things in the water, such as rocks and plants. When they overgrow, they cover large areas. Unlike blue-green algae, they’re not dangerous but can take over a pond or lake, making it look messy.

Blanket Weed: A type of filamentous algae that forms thick green mats that float on the water. These algae grow quickly and use a lot of oxygen, which can harm fish and plants. They also block sunlight from reaching underwater plants.

Our Algae Management Services

At Essex Aquatics, we offer prevention and removal algae treatment for ponds or lakes to keep them in a healthy condition. We tailor our algae management strategies to fit your lake or pond’s needs, ensuring a healthy and beautiful aquatic environment.

Algae Prevention

The best way to deal with algae is to prevent it from overgrowing in the first place. Our expert team does this by controlling the water nutrients that algae need to grow through regular cleaning, a service we offer to remove debris and invasive plants. Planting the right aquatic plants can also be beneficial, as they compete with algae for nutrients.

Algae Removal

When algae becomes a problem, our aquatics specialists have safe and effective ways at remove it from ponds. For more significant types of algae, like string algae or blanket weed, we physically remove them using tools like rakes or nets, which are effective for large, visible algae.

Professional Algae treatment for ponds in Essex

Contact Essex Aquatics today for expert algae treatment. We offer free consultations and quotes to address your algae concerns with the best treatments for your pond or lake.