Pond Ecosystem Tier 3- Plankton

Plankton are beneficial bacteria that sift out food particles in the water. Their contribution to the pond ecosystem is that they consume algae. However, they also feed on smaller microscopic bacteria, such as protozoa and smaller plankton. Therefore, in order to controlcontrol algae, your pond must be sufficiently stocked with zoo plankton organisms.

Some common species of plankton include Daphnia, Cyclops, Rotifers, and large Metazoans.