How do you know if your pond is suitable for an ultrasonic algae control device?

Generally speaking, if your pond is relatively free of major obstructions like islands, then a ultrasonic system can work for you. Consider how sonic systems work for a moment. If you look at how ripples or waves travel through the water, then you have a pretty good idea of how sonic waves work too. The sound waves can damage algae as long as there is nothing in the way to impede them between the transducer (the emmitter in the water) and the algae mass.

You can still treat a pond with an obstruction or an odd shape with a lot of coves and inlets by using multiple ultrasonic units that are strategically placed around the pond.

The diagram below represents an SS100 unit in a small pond.

Note that as long as there are no obstructions and a generallly oval shape to the pond, the sonic waves will likely work quite well.

Installation is incredibly easy. Simply go to a corner or end of the pond and drop the transducer unit into the water. It should point out towards the main area of the pond.

On larger ponds there are several options on how you might place multiple units into the pond. One way is to go to the middle of the pond and point the units in opposite directions which would allow each sonic device to cover about half of the pond.

A second alternative would be to go to opposite ends of the pond and point each unit towards the center. Ideallly you don't want a lot of overrun on the units as they come together so placement at opposite ends of the pond is best.

Ultrasound has proven to be very effective at controlling algae in very shallow waters where other forms of controls may be limited. It is also proving to be a very affordable option for very large bodies of water that were once considered very difficult to treat in a cost effective manner.

For ponds with a heavy organic load at the bottom, it's suggested that the ultrasound be combined with beneficial bacteria and possibly an aeration system when oxygen levels in the pond are low. Combining these systems produces one of the most effective and environmentally safe options for pond algae control .