Can O2 and H2O eliminate algae in fish ponds?

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The discussion centers around the potential of using oxygen (O2) and water (H2O) induction systems to eliminate algae in fish ponds, as well as the broader implications of such systems on local cooling and global warming. Participants explore the effectiveness of aeration and circulation in reducing algae growth and the environmental impact of energy usage associated with these systems.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that introducing atomized oxygen into a fish pond leads to the disappearance of algae within three days when the oxygen pump runs for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Another participant explains that aeration can reduce algae growth by sparging out excess CO2 and preventing stagnation, which is conducive to algae proliferation.
  • A participant describes their unique pond design that facilitates aeration and circulation, suggesting it may contribute to a cooler surrounding area.
  • Concerns are raised about the energy consumption of the oxygen pump, which could negate any local cooling effects due to heat generation from electricity usage.
  • One participant proposes the idea of using solar energy to power the oxygen induction system as a way to mitigate energy costs and environmental impact.
  • There is speculation about whether widespread adoption of such systems could collectively contribute to cooling the Earth, though this remains an open question.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the effectiveness of oxygen induction for algae control and the implications for cooling. There is no consensus on the overall impact of energy usage versus the potential benefits of local cooling.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss various assumptions regarding energy sources, the mechanics of aeration, and the environmental effects of their proposed systems, but these remain unresolved and depend on specific conditions and definitions.

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Individuals interested in aquaculture, environmental science, renewable energy solutions, and those exploring innovative methods for algae management in aquatic systems may find this discussion relevant.

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The reason I'm asking this elementary question is that I have, now for three years running induced oxygen into my 32"deep x 16' OD fish pond. What I've found is that when I introduce the atomized oxygen into the pond, all the algae disappears within three days if I have the oxygen pump running for 4 to 6 hrs.

What peaked my curiosity is that there are hundreds of products on the market that promote algae reduction at best and really none of them really works as well as what I just tripped over...Yes?


Thanks guys

something to chew

Robin
 
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Aeration/circulation has been known for some time to reduce algae growth. Aeration sparges out excess CO2 from the water and limits the growth of algae. Also, some algae grows better in stagnant water near the margin of the pond. Circulation helps keep it in check.
 
Thanks, It's interesting that you'd say that the edge of the pond is more likley to have stagnant water. I so designed the pond to be a sandwich using two flattended bowls. The lower bowl is the linner and the second interior layer allows water to penatrate down through its' mesh. The aeration is released in between this sandwich at its' central lowest elevation. The bubbles don't penatrate the mesh surface as it travels to the suface but does travel to the upper perimeter/margin of the pond, in effect circulating the water in the pond through aeration.
I have also found that the surrounding area of the pond is allot more lush, moist. What I'm wondering is... The air is also very much cooler. And in the interest of 'globel warming'. If more people adopted an O2 + H2O induction system could we, as a collective body, be cooling the Earth?

Thanks again

Robin
 
Robin07 said:
The air is also very much cooler. And in the interest of 'globel warming'. If more people adopted an O2 + H2O induction system could we, as a collective body, be cooling the Earth?

1] It feels cooler because its moisture content is higher, meaning it makes for better heat transfer and thus reomoval of heat from your skin.

2] You're using electricity to power the pump. It's generating heat and using power from a power plant. So, even if it were having a local cooling effect, the net energy usage and thus heat generation goes up.
 
I'm sorry about not knowing how to post a quote as you did so I just copied and pasted... and as well as getting off of the track in-regards to the Chemistry end of things.
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2] You're using electricity to power the pump. It's generating heat and using power from a power plant. So, even if it were having a local cooling effect, the net energy usage and thus heat generation goes up. End Quote.

So, if I could supplement my hydro usage or take it from a battery system that's re-energized with solar energy... this would be the next best thing I could do with what I have to work with.. Thanks Dave, Chemisttree.

I think I might need to converse with some solar energy engineers to pursue this any further and some thermal extraction engineers so that I may be able to extract heat from my ice pack/pond, to off set some winter heating costs. Ambisious... I know but what do you get when one doesn't"t try?

Thanks Again
Robin
 
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