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Pond Water Color & Phytoplankton Bloom Diagnostic Tool

Diagnose pond microalgae species, dissolved oxygen crash risk, pH fluctuation, and corrective chemical liming/carbon actions based on observed pond water coloration.

Input Parameters

1 code
30 cm
7.8 pH
8.3 pH

Calculation Results

Real-Time Output

Identified Water Color

Golden-Brown (Diatom Dominant)

Dominant Microalgae

Chaetoceros & Skeletonema diatoms

Biological Health Status

✅ Optimal Bloom (High Nutrition & Stable DO)

Secchi Transparency Rating

✅ Ideal Secchi Depth (25–35 cm)

Daily pH Fluctuation

0.5 pH units (✅ Stable Daily pH Range)

Corrective Field Action

Maintain bloom with light weekly dolomite (25 kg/acre) and fermented rice bran.

Calculated using verified ICAR-CIBA & CAA commercial aquaculture standards

How the Formula Works

Ideal Plankton Index: Golden-Brown Diatoms | Secchi Depth: 25–35 cm | Daily pH Delta: < 0.5 units

Why This Calculation Matters:

Phytoplankton is the primary producer of dissolved oxygen and natural shading. A healthy diatom bloom stabilizes temperature, inhibits pathogenic Vibrio, and reduces checktray feed waste.

Pro Farming Tips:

  • Take Secchi transparency readings between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM with the sun behind you.
  • If water turns dark green with surface scum, skim the windward corners immediately and cut midday feed by 30%.

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