Algae Armor vs. Algaecides: A Safer, Smarter Option

When managing green overgrowth in ponds and lakes, it’s common to reach for traditional algaecides. These products are often fast-acting, but are also classified as pesticides, which can introduce certain chemical agents into the water. Algae Armor offers an alternative approach. Algae Armor is a biologically inert, mineral-based product that works by addressing the root cause of eutrophication rather than directly targeting the organisms themselves.

Algae Armor is composed of iron oxides and zeolites, minerals that bind to excess orthophosphate in the water. These nutrients are primary drivers of green overgrowth. Once bound, the nutrients form insoluble particles that settle to the bottom of the water column and become biologically unavailable. This helps limit the conditions that favor green overgrowth, without interfering with the biology of fish, plants, or wildlife.

Unlike many algaecides that require repeated dosing and rely on reactive treatments, Algae Armor is long lasting and requires less frequent treatments under most circumstances. It has shown technical specifications including significant turbidity reduction, orthophosphate reduction of 90-99 percent, and oxygen demand reduction over time. With silicate-based enhancement, it remains effective across a wide pH range (5.5 to 10) and forms stable particles that can establish long-lasting phosphate barriers in flowing or sediment-rich environments. For those looking to manage nutrient levels without introducing pesticides, Algae Armor presents a different option grounded in water chemistry.

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