Understanding Pond Bacteria and Pond Enzyme Diversity is an important first step in maintaining healthy ponds. These beneficial organisms provide an excellent environment for fish, plants, and other aquatic life. In addition, a single drop of water contains billions of microorganisms. Therefore, adding even a few drops of clean water to a pond will quickly kick-start the colonization of good bacteria.
Performing a percent organics test
When determining whether you have a healthy ecosystem in your pond, you should perform a percent organics test to determine the composition of your bottom sediment. This test will tell you the total amount of organic material in the water and the percentage of organic material that is important for the health of your bacteria and enzymes. The higher the percentage of organic material, the better. Bacteria and enzymes cannot function properly in inorganic environments.
The BG/AP ratio results were statistically significant and consistent between the two ponds. This result supports the concept that the enzymes present in sediments have specific enzymatic potentials related to the chemistry and availability of organic substrates. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution, as measuring only a subset of enzyme therapy treatment may not accurately assess the pond back. In addition, it is important to note that different enzymatic activities are associated with different categories of nutrients.
Biological community structure
The microbial community structure of aquaculture ponds is a key factor for fish health and sustainability. These organisms promote the circulation of nutrients and energy in ponds … Read More