Does temperature affect water clarity?

[Meyer Jordan]

I think this may help you understand why the water apprears clearer at lower temperatures it seems that Diatoms Algae and bluegreen algae all have optimum conditions at which they like to reproduce.
Diatoms appear to grow best at 15-25° C., green algae at 25-35° C., and blue-green algae at 30-40°so as the temperature starts dropping then less algae produced,.
This also I believe ties in with Meyers answer about water density though I may be wrong :-

http://www.watercenter.org/physical...temperature-effects-on-fish-and-aquatic-life/

It makes for interesting reading Maggie and should help answer your question.

Dave

Did you notice the optimal/preferred temperature that this article assigned to Carp?

 

[Lisak1]

Did you notice the optimal/preferred temperature that this article assigned to Carp?

Very interesting! And I will concur - our pond water is crystal clear in the coldest weather. I've noticed that myself over the years.

 

[MitchM]

Did you notice the optimal/preferred temperature that this article assigned to Carp?

When I see mistakes like that, I just take them for what they are - misprints.
It doesn't necessarily take away from the validity of the rest of the article.
The mistake should be pointed out though. Carp do not prefer a temperature of 32c. 23c would be more accurate.

 

[Dave 54]

When I see mistakes like that, I just take them for what they are - misprints.
It doesn't necessarily take away from the validity of the rest of the article.
The mistake should be pointed out though. Carp do not prefer a temperature of 32c. 23c would be more accurate.

Yes I have to agree with you there Mitch didnt notice it at first but going back through again I picked up on it .

Did you notice the optimal/preferred temperature that this article assigned to Carp?

Thanx for pointing it out now how do we go about contacting them to tell them they made a mistake .

Dave