The earth used to have a natural fresh water ecosystem when God created it. Since that day due to constant population growth, and the need for bigger and better ways of supplying the world's food, housing, and material needs, The earth's air, water and mineral supplies have been polluted through constant use without concern of the natural balance that nature intended.

A fresh water ecosystem consists of natural vegetation, plants, minerals, micro-organisms, fish, some algae growth, plenty of sunshine and a natural undisturbed, unpolluted environment. A fresh water spring flows naturally through the mountains and rolling hills and can be enjoyed by many for drinking purposes. Undisturbed and free from pollution keeps a fresh water ecosystem free from outside interference and will remain fresh for years and years to come.

Nature provides everything that is needed for the fresh water Eco system including the plants, natural organisms and life, and it also is usually located in a nice shaded area from to much sunshine to protect its ecosystem. The World is full of fresh water that hasn't been disturbed, but unfortunately due to growth and population, many of the world's fresh water ecosystems have been destroyed.

Beautiful islands around the world like Hawaii and the Bahama's provide a true serenity and calm serene environment and much of the inland waters and ponds have abundant fresh water ecosystems. A good sign of any fresh water is that you will see abundant life and natural growing vegetation. Fish, insects, algae, and a rich natural growing plant system is all part of the natural fresh water and all will thrive and survive as long as the water isn't polluted or disturbed.

Although fresh water algae provides fish with a constant food source and is a big part of a natural fresh water ecosystem, to much algae can cause a lack of oxygen for other plant life and also for fresh water fish. The natural occurring vegetation can be actually be harmed by to much of the fresh water algae. If you are starting a fresh water aquarium in your home, keep this in mind to protect your fresh water ecosystem, and this will protect your fresh water fish and vegetation.