Algae in bog

[scumfrog_millionaire]

We planted our 10ft x 8ft bog with some plants a few weeks ago and the water in our 2000 gallon pond is crystal clear. I have noticed that in a remote corner of the bog, some algae starting to show up. This particular area is one of the only spots without a plant within a couple feet. Is this normal? If I plant something in the algae, will the algae die off?

 

[mrsclem]

Plant something there and in time the plants will fill in !

 

[Tula]

I am the odd duck....but regularly have algae in my bog. Plants are growing fast, so I'm hopeful

 

[brokensword]

I too get algae in the bog; with enough fast growing plants, it'll disappear. Think of algae in your bog as just another plant helping take out the nitrates in your pond!

 

[poconojoe]

There's algae in my bog right now too. As the plants mature and the beneficial bacteria wakes up, it should clear.

 

[poconojoe]

I too get algae in the bog; with enough fast growing plants, it'll disappear. Think of algae in your bog as just another plant helping take out the nitrates in your pond!

Agree!

 

[mrsclem]

I get a little in the spring and then its a jungle

 

[GBBUDD]

Contrary to how we all feel about algae , but it is a sign your pond is heading in the right direction. Algae is not all bad but more unsightly until it is so much it starts to choke out the pond. so a little in a new bog is perfectly normal and even expected.