Did You Know Algae is a Plant?! Did you realize that having some algae in a pond is actually a sign of a successful ecosystem? In fact Ponds that can’t support a healthy colony of algae lack the necessary biofilm an ecosystem requires to perform properly. However, with any ecosystem balance is key! My current pond sits at 6,000 feet with zero shade. Do you know how intense the suns rays are at that elevation?! Fortunately I’ve been able to keep my string algae in check because of two factors… Fi