Dominance of cyanobacteria in phytoplankton communities creates undesirable situations in fresh, brackish, and salty waters worldwide. Dense cyanobacterial blooms may lead to serious health consequences for cattle, wildlife, pets, and humans (Carmichael1992; Paerl et al.2001; Huisman et al.2006). Such...
Controlling the spread of cyanobacteria has become a pressing global challenge. Especially for lakes/reservoirs and larger ponds. Common methods to prevent algal blooms include aeration, chemical/biological additives, or ultrasonic technology. Although there are plenty of treatment solutions on the market,...
Cyanobacteria can be a real pain in the rear but taking the right steps to prevention can save you a ton of effort in the long run. Learn how to prevent, remove, and control Red Slime in your... Read more HOB & Canister Filters – Good or Bad for Saltwater? Author: Robert Farn...
To avoid this, we’ll determine the most effective ultrasonic program for your unique situation, whether you need to control blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), phytoplankton, or diatoms. The program parameters will be specific to wave form, frequency, pause, and amplitude. The key to long-term ...
For example, in the case of the desert site of Mogao in China, preventive measures include closing the cave during periods of high external humidity to avoid the intrusion of humid air into the cave. This measure maintains stable relative humidity conditions (Agnew and Wong, 2014). In other ...
FishLab Fact:The“lower nitrates are better”rule is thrown out the window if you have a planted aquarium. Many plants use nitrates for food, and in this case, low nitrate levels can actually cause problems and can even lead to ablue-green algae(cyanobacteria) outbreak. ...
Phytochromes B (PhyB) are chromoproteins naturally occurring in cyanobacteria and plants. PhyB binds to chromophore phycocyanobilin (PCB) as a cofactor that functions as a red-light sensor. Upon red-light exposure (∼660 nm), PCB induces a conformational change in PhyB leading to it...
*Red Slime Algae; Cyanobacteria in Aquariums I should note that if you also have a UV Sterilizer, changing the UV Bulbs every six months can help with Red Slime control along with the more important aspect of good lighting with little of the yellow light bands. ...
food through photosynthesis. They are similar to higher plants, but they lack many of the distinct organs that you will find in a higher plant. The higher plants are believed to have evolved from algae, and algae are believed to have gotten their capacity for photosynthesis from cyanobacteria....
other nutrients can lead to environmental problems such as eutrophication (algal blooms in lakes and ponds) and hypoxia (the depletion of oxygen in water due to excess algae growth). Cyanobacteria blooms associated with eutrophication can also produce toxic compounds harmful to livestock and human ...