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South Santee Aquaculture MagazineIssue 1 "Controlling Algae"
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Welcome to the first issue of South Santee Aquaculture Magazine entitled "Controlling Algae", brought to you by the aquatic management experts at AlgaeControl.US and South Santee Aquaculture. This issue comes from some of our archived posts from the Controlling Algae Blog and various other sources of information where we store our research documents and best practices for keeping your pond or lake managable and eco-friendly. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and if you have questions or concerns regarding your aquatic assets, feel free to contact us. We love to hear what you have to say and would like to connect with you!
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We recently brought in another terrific set of products to the South Santee Aquaculture arsenal. Introducing the Texas Hunter Directional Fish Feeder. Texas Hunter’s directional fish feeders were carefully engineered and designed with reliable The Directional Fish Feeder comes with options to suit your capacity! Choose the capacity that best fits your application: Either way, you'll enjoy the convenience of the most consistent, reliable fish feeders ever designed! You may even want to read: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Investing in a Fish Feeder.
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We've been working on several new updates and inprovements to the South Santee Aquaculture site, including this new RSS page where you can read all of our latest news on aquaculture , products and algae control. Visit and bookmark it today! Also, feel free to connect with us in social media on that page..we always love new friends. Twit This!
Remember a few weeks ago when we announced our new relationship with Sonic Solutions LLC ? Well today we bring you some of our new and improved products from Sonic Solutions LLC . With state of the art ultrasonic algae control at its disposal, algae and biofilm problems are a thing of the past. With 72 frequencies and a coverage bandwidth of over 40 kilohertz , the new ultrasonic algae control operating system has unmatched specifications in the industry and is set to become the benchmark standard of performance.
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Research and Documents for Vitastim and Aquaculture May 8th, 2009
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"We installed one of your Sonic Solutions ultrasonic algae eliminators in our largest pond...we discontinued the use of chemical algaecides in that pond. Within a week or two after start up, the algae in the pond died. Since then, the pond has remained algae free. During this same period, we continued to treat our other ponds 3
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with the usual algaecides. It’s fantastic that your Sonic Solutions unit
achieving the same result. The SonicSolution system eliminated the
has kept the pond on the 13th the cleanest of our six ponds and
algae while causing no harm to any of the fish and other wildlife
has done so without the use of any chemical algaecides. I would be
in the area tested and our club was very pleased with the
happy to provide a reference to any potential Sonic Solutions customers. I am very pleased that the Sonic Solutions unit offers
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us a way to kill algae, and prevent its return, without
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tank. The result has been a great reduction in algae and the need
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performed well in controlling algae and have proved cost effective
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compared to the labor and chemical costs of our previous algae control efforts. Thank you SonicSolutions!"
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"On the 25th of July we installed a SonicSolutions model SS-500 in our dock area. After just over two weeks the results in the immediate area were extraordinary with areas further out taking somewhat longer but
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SonicSolutions units when my ponds already had algae in them. I
problem all by itself, but the pond sure looks better." Matt Ceplo Golf Course Superintendent Rockland Country Club, Rockland, NY
was completely surprised how quickly they killed the algae and helped to significantly lower my chlorophyll levels! Being in the warm climate of Puerto Rico, I wasn't sure they would work for me, but they succeeded far beyond my expectations!" Gonzalo Vargas Coco Beach Golf Resort Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
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the photographs of the algae in the pond and waited for the
We are pleased to announce that South Santee Aquaculture Inc.'s AlgaeControl.US division has now officially joined forces with Sonic Solutions, LLC. to bring you earth's most sophisticated and effective algae control solutions , ever! Now with more effective ultrasonic bandwidth and frequencies generated than any other device on the planet. Bandwidth is 150% greater and the number of frequencies is 350% more than our nearest competitor, made possible by programmable response technology. SonicSolutions, LLC and AlgaeControl.US now have the state of the art benchmark device. http://southsantee.com/ Meanwhile, take a look at some of the pricing and specifications for Sonic Solutions products: Download Facts and Specs
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AlgaeControl.US joins with SonicSolutions, LLC to create benchmark algae control device April 14th, 2009
Exciting new developments are underway at AlgaeControl.US. With state of the art ultrasonic algae control at its disposal, algae and biofilm problems are a thing of the past. With 72 frequencies and a coverage bandwidth of 40 kilohertz, the new ultrasonic algae control operating system has unmatched specifications in the industry and is set to become the benchmark standard of performance. Twit This!
South Santee Aquaculture Has a Whole New Look! March 12th, 2009
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Four Pond Circulators Features and Benefits Compared March 5th, 2009
Today, I am going to compare four different types of circulators for ponds and lakes. As you will see, some of the main differences can be found in the amount of thrust that each circulator creates, the capable voltage in each unit, etc. To purchase or if you would like to discuss pricing and financing, feel free to contact us .
4400 Circulator Features and Benefits Much has happened here at South Santee Aquaculture since I posted last week. Our site has an entirely new look and so does our blog , as you can tell (if not reading via RSS). We would like to know what you think! Feel free to contact us regarding any of your pond management needs or questions about algae control techniques. Below are a couple of screenshots of our new site (designed by Justin Farrow of Neighbor Design). Don't forget to visit us at SouthSanteeTV!
• Creates 51 Lbs of Thrust • Available in 120V or 240V Power • Complete Package includes Assembled Motor Unit UV Resistant High Density Thermoplastic Rectangular Float,Two 50" Braided Nylon Mooring Lines and SJTOW Rated • 3 Wire Power Cable • Operates in 4' Depth • Total Component Listed by ETL to meet UL and CSA • Standards for Safety in water • Sacrificial Zinc Anode Installed for Corrosion Protection and Salt water Applications • Series 300 Austenitic Stainless Steel Construction of Exposed Metal; Salt water compatible • 2 year warranty • UPS Shippable
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• Power Cable Potted Quick Disconnect on 12 and 10 Gauge Cord Options with • Stainless Steel Strain Relief • Made in USA • Energy Efficient with Excellent GPM/kW Rates • Industrial Strength Design • Optional 120V power Control Panel with 24 Hour Mechanical Timer and Class A Human Rated 15 Amp GFI • Can be used in Summer and Winter Applications 3400 Circulator Features and Benefits
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• Standards for Safety in water • Sacrificial Zinc Anode Installed for Corrosion Protection and Salt water Applications • Series 300 Austenitic Stainless Steel Construction of Exposed Metal; Salt water compatible • 2 year warranty • UPS Shippable • Power Cable Potted Quick Disconnect on 12 Gauge Cord Options with • Stainless Steel Strain Relief • Made in USA • Energy Efficient with Excellent GPM/kW Rates
• Creates 34 Lbs of Thrust
• Industrial Strength Design
• Available in 120V or 240V Power
• Optional 120V power Control Panel with 24 Hour Mechanical Timer and Class A
• Complete Package includes Assembled Motor Unit UV Resistant High Density Thermoplastic Rectangular Float, Two 50" Braided Nylon Mooring Lines and SJTOW Rated 3 Wire Power Cable • Operates in 4' Depth • Total Component Listed by ETL to meet UL and CSA
• Human Rated 15 Amp GFI • Can be used in Summer and Winter Applications 8400 Circulator Features and Benefits
• Standards for Safety in water
• Creates 60 Lbs of Thrust
• Sacrificial Zinc Anode Installed for Corrosion Protection and Salt water Applications
• Available in 240V Power
• 2 year warranty
• Complete Package includes Assembled Motor Unit UV Resistant High Density Thermoplastic Rectangular Float, Two 50" Braided Nylon Mooring Lines and SJTOW Rated 3 Wire Power Cable
• UPS Shippable
• Operates in 4' Depth
• Power Cable Potted Quick Disconnect on 12 Gauge Cord Options with
• Total Component Listed by ETL to meet UL and CSA
• Series 300 Austenitic Stainless Steel Construction of Exposed Metal; Salt water compatible
• Stainless Steel Strain Relief • Made in USA • Energy Efficient with Excellent GPM/kW Rates • Industrial Strength Design • Optional 120V power Control Panel with 24 Hour Mechanical Timer and Class A Human Rated 15 Amp GFI • Can be used in Summer and Winter Applications 2400 Circulator Features and Benefits
• Standards for Safety in water • Sacrificial Zinc Anode Installed for Corrosion Protection and Salt water Applications • Series 300 Austenitic Stainless Steel Construction of Exposed Metal; Salt water compatible • 2 year warranty • UPS Shippable • Power Cable Potted Quick Disconnect on 12 Gauge Cord Options with • Stainless Steel Strain Relief • Made in USA
• Creates 26 Lbs of Thrust
• Energy Efficient with Excellent GPM/kW Rates
• Available in 120V
• Industrial Strength Design
• Complete Package includes Assembled Motor Unit UV Resistant High Density Thermoplastic Rectangular Float, Two 50" Braided Nylon Mooring Lines and SJTOW Rated 3 Wire Power Cable
• Optional 120V power Control Panel with 24 Hour Mechanical Timer and Class A
• Operates in 4' Depth • Total Component Listed by ETL to meet UL and CSA
• Human Rated 20 Amp GFI • Can be used in Summer and Winter Applications Twit This!
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Wanna Learn About Bottom Aerators for Ponds? Sure you do...
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Floating Wetlands Floating wetlands add color and beauty to your pond. Aquatic plants remove excess nutrients and eliminate 2-5 times more pollutants than soil based plants. Floating wetlands also inhibit weeds, improve fishing and provide a wildlife habitat.
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There comes a time in every person's life when you wake up one morning and say to yourself, " I need to learn more about bottom aerators! " Well if that day is today, we're gonna make your life easy, by telling you what you need to know about bottom aerators.
How can ultrasound help me control the algae in my ponds? February 24th, 2009
What you Should Know about Bottom Aeration During the summer months, when water is warm, oxygen can be consumed faster than it can be replenished. Lakes can become "stratified"; the warmer, oxygenrich upper water laying on top of the cool, more dense, lower oxygen deeper water. Such conditions inhibit levels of beneficial bacteria and their breakdown of organics. Bottom muck accumulation increased and excessive nutrients are readily available for plant/algae growth. This thermal stratification also makes conditions favorable for the production of noxious ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gases. About Vertex Bottom Aeration Vertex bottom aeration systems create a vertical current using the rising force of millions of small bubbles to entrain the water column, "turning the lake over" and allowing oxygen to be absorbed at the lake's surface. By moving the loweroxygen water up from the bottom and eliminating thermal stratification, oxygen levels throughout the water column are increased. Wide swings in oxygen are stabilized, preventing fish kills. Our systems are also made to improve sport fisheries by allowing fish to expand their territory into formerly oxygendeprived portions of the lake. Now see there...that wasn't so bad, was it ? If you appreciate tips such as these, how about subscribe to our RSS feed and we'll keep you updated on the latest in pond management.
Solve Pond Problems with Aquatic Plants March 2nd, 2009
Aquatic plants can be incredibly useful for dealing with many common issues with your pond such as erosion. Here are a couple of examples of how aquatic plants can be your best friend: Wetlands Carpets These carpets will start to improve erosion problems immediately. The pre-rooted mats will quickly grab soil for instant impact and effectiveness. Wetland Carpets wil inhibit weeds, improve fishing and provide a wildlife habitat.
Most algae can be controlled using ultrasound. The estimated number of described algae species is about 28500 to 36500, not including sub-species and unknown species that could take the count to more than 100000. The various species are divided into 16 different phyla that provide a way to categorize them. One of the larger phyla is diatoms where there are about 10,000 described species. Green algae comprise another 8,000 species.
Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria have another 1500 species. Red algae have another 6000 species. Other types include yellow-green, golden, brown, euglenoids, dinoflagellates, cryptomonads, raphidophyta, haptophyta, eustigmatophyta, prasinopyta, and glaucophyta. Of all these types of algae, we currently know of about 10 basic types of algae that do not appear to be affected by ultrasound, so the odds are good that it will work in most situations. Most plantlike algae will not be controlled with ultrasound. Euglenoids, more a protist than an algae, are not directly affected by ultrasound, although counts go down after ultrasound installation. This is likely due to putting them lower on the food chain. Some colonial green algae are not affected by ultrasound, for example Pediastrum and Scendesmus. Blue-green algae without gas vesicles are not affected. The most common algae can be divided into three major types: 1) green roaming and filamentous , 2) bluegreen and 3) diatoms . They bloom somewhat seasonally with diatoms blooming in spring and fall, green roaming algae blooming in early to mid summer, and blue-greens blooming in mid to late summer into early fall. If you have all three types in your water, they will always be present in the water to some degree, though they may not be in a bloom condition. The two most prominent conditions to start a bloom is the presence of nutrients (primarily phosphates in fresh water and nitrates
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in marine water) and a sufficiently warm water temperature. For diatoms, the presence of silica is essential to produce their silicon based shell structures.
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The structural parts of the different species allow them to be controlled by ultrasound, but not in the same for each type. Green algae normally have a thicker protective sheath under which lies a membrane called a plasmalemma. It is attached to the surface by a contractile vacuole that regulates the internal pressure and fluid transfer. The ultrasound after sufficient time and intensity causes the plasmalemma to detach from the contractile vacuole. The plasmalemma then collapses inside the cell like an tire inner tube that has the stem broken. It cannot hold pressure and the cell begins to die. This can take three to four weeks to fully occur as bacteria begin to attack the cell internally and begin to devour it from the inside out. When this occurs, the cells typically inflate with carbon dioxide from the bacteria and the algae float to the surface, especially filamentous types. This can make the situation look worse, but it can also provide an opportunity to rake the algae and their decomposing nutrients to the shore for removal from the water.
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Most blue-green algae have gas vesicles, tiny gas filled tubes that allow them to float. The structure of these was not fully understood until the early 1970’s. The structure is very fragile being only one protein layer thick. Because they are so easily damaged by the high frequency ultrasonic sound waves, the technology has a much greater reach for them than the green algae and diatoms and can control a region about 7 times as large. Breaking the gas vesicles makes the blue-green algae heavier than water, so they sink out of sufficient light to be productive and where they eventually die. Blue-green algae like Oscillatoria and Lyngbya that don’t have gas vesicles are not impacted by ultrasound. Diatoms are a silicon shell species of algae. Diatomaceous earth, a filter media, is taken from deposits of dead diatom shells. The shells have multitudes of tiny holes that work to filter materials effectively. The ultrasound appears to damage the diatoms at the same range as for green roaming algae. It is more difficult to see the physical damage done beneath the silicon halves, but it is likely that the central vacuole beneath the shell is damaged or valve process of moving fluids is disrupted.
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Exciting news here at South Santee Aquaculture ! Tune into ETV tomorrow night (Saturday) at 7:30 pm for a featured show on our company and aquaculture in South Carolina on The Big Picture . Alternatively, you can visit the ETV site and watch the full broadcast on your computer or just watch it below in our blog. A bit about the show: South Carolina’s seafood business is a huge economic driver in our agriculture industry. The Big Picture looks at an initiative that pushes local vendors and restaurants to exclusively purchase homegrown, fresh, SC seafood. TV Air Date: Thursday - February 19, 2009 at 7:30 pm Every Friday morning "The Big Picture on the Radio" airs on ETV Radio. Discussion focuses the television topic of the week amongst other timely subjects. Be sure to check 'The Big Picture' homepage each Friday afternoon to tune in live starting at 1:00 p.m. TV repeats of Thursdays broadcast will air each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Listen to this Week's Radio Show
Basics of Water Trifecta© February 11th, 2009
Ultrasound can be a useful method to control algae in your pond. It has some limits based on the type of algae you have. We can help you identify the algae you have and give you a good idea on the probability of success. A healthy pond is a pond where excess nutrients are prevented from entering or eliminated from the pond. The water is balanced with respect to alkalinity and hardness, it has a fairly neutral pH, and has sufficient oxygen levels, especially if fish are present. There are a number of ways to achieve these things and they can be done for the most part without using harsh chemicals in your water. George Hutchinson VP Engineering AlgaeControl.US (www.algaecontrol.us)
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Kevin Hutchinson, Freshwater Water Trifecta © ” is a sound methodology. Oxygen: Install an aeration system to keep a consistent level of oxygen throughout your pond. Bottom aeration (>10’ depth) or surface aeration or aerating fountain ( Ultrasound: Install an ultrasound algae control transducer to kill the majority of algae types that are prone to bloom in your pond. Help prevent new algae spores which are introduced through wind, rain, or from a stray ducks foot from catching hold. Ultrasound waves prevent new algae blooms from occurring and also help reduce the biofilm in the water where algae attach and grow. Ultrasound also is effective in stimulating the transfer of nutrients in and out of bacteria cells which will increase the rate in which decomposition of sludge happens. Bacteria: Add beneficial bacteria to your pond to consume the nutrients and consume suspended solids in the pond. Bear in mind that bacteria breathe oxygen and give off CO2. Adding beneficial bacteria to a pond must be coupled with aeration to provide proper oxygen levels for the bacteria to consume. Beneficial bacteria are the good “bugs” who consume what is decomposing in your pond. www.southsantee.com www.algaecontrol.us Download this research in pdf form here Water Trifecta- South Santee Aquaculture Publish at Scribd or explore others: ChemistryResearchbacteriaOxygen
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Take a Look at Algae Control Products February 9th, 2009
Here are a few of the algae control products we have listed on our ebay store presently:
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