In addition to nutrient limitation, what other effects of Phoslock on blue-green algae?
In addition to removing bioavailable phosphorus from a water body, Phoslock (bentonite clay) can produce a direct flocculation and sedimentation effect on blue-green algae immediately after application. Blue-green algal data before and after the application of Phoslock in reservoirs and lakes shows the immediate reduction of blue-green algae. Data also reveals that in shallow lakes, flocculated blue-green algae can possibly survive and be re-suspended to the water column after few days. By using Phoslock, FRP would be depleted and effectively break the algal cycle.
