Hydroponics - Micronutrients and algal blooms

Hydroponics - Micronutrients and algal blooms

Micro nutrients and algae in Hydroponics -

http://www.maximumyield.com/inside-my-com/features-articles/item/635-troubleshooting-in-the-hydroponic-garden

However, iron, calcium and magnesium deficiencies on leaves and fruit occur even when there is more than a sufficient amount of these elements in a solution. 

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Most hydroponic growers come across algae sooner or later.

Donald Lester

http://www.maximumyield.com/inside-my-com/features-articles/item/703-understanding-phosphorous-acid-products

Phosphate fertilizers are used in large amounts in horticultural, agricultural and turf applications and they are often blamed for algae blooms in rivers and lakes (water carries phosphates and nitrogen fertilizers to these bodies of water). The rapidly growing algae blooms suck oxygen from the water, thus resulting in large fish kills