Water mixing is an important part of many algae pond systems—and we’ll explain the reasons why. In other types of aquaculture, mixing isn’t necessary. Fish will swim on their own, and plants will either form floating rafts, or they will be rooted to specific areas. Each of these things is well adapted to either moving or staying in place without the need to create currents.
Algae is a bit unique in that regard. Unlike floating plants, it’s limited in its ability to move around. In the wild, algae relies on currents to sweep it across expanses of water. In an artificial algae pond environment, you’ll need to have a water mixing system in place to simulate these currents. This ensures that all of the algae in the pond have even access to nutrients plus the higher levels of sunlight at the surface of the pond. Without a good mixing pattern, algae growth will be slower, and you’ll have a lower harvest. While mixing patterns, and even mixing times will differ (some requiring 24/7 mixing while others can be mixed only during daylight hours), most algae ponds will require mixers to keep water moving.
