5 Uses of Lake Colorants
Black Lake Colorant Lake dyes-also referred to as pond dyes-are pigmented solutions that change the color of a lake or pond for certain period of time. The dyes are also used to make lake and pond water healthier for aquatic life. Blue and black are the most popular lake dye colors, with the former commonly applied to manicured yard lakes and the later often applied to lakes in open woodland settings. Black lake colorants are affordable, easy to apply, and have numerous uses, ranging from the aesthetic improvement of murky water to the maintenance of difficult to control water plants. Here are some other common uses of lake colorants and dyes. Lake and pond dyes improve water color and are most effective in water bodies that have high turnover ratios due to circulation of floating sediments out of the water. Dyes control algae growth in a water body by preventing deep growing algae from receiving sunlight, making the lake or pond look more attractive while also keeping a check on th...