What is brown algae in lake?
What is brown algae in lake? Brown algae (Various genera) are free-floating in the water column and make the water appear brown or stained. They can be confused with other pond problems such as turbidity and tannin staining.
What causes brown algae in lakes?
Golden Brown Algae (GBA) More nutrients, like phosphorus and nitrogen are entering the lake causing plants like this algae to grow. Nutrients from surface runoff typically cause algae floating on the water surface or in the water column to grow. When these microscopic algae die, they sink to the bottom and decompose.