Substrate type selection in diatom based lake water quality assessment

Various studies report contrasting results on the substrate-type effect diatom community composition, but particularly important question is whether or not it affects diatom-based assessments of water quality. We investigated substrate type a significant predictor composition and if lake quality assessment based indices. This study took place in Sava Lake (Serbia). used glass, ceramic, willow yew tree tiles as artificial substrates for periphyton development, pebbles from littoral natural substrate. Results revealed differences both indices values related to substrates. A distinction was recognized between natural, wooden, inert However, final more less similar all types our study, depended value ranges associated with classification index choices. Artificial did show potential an alternative substrate, further are required, various lentic ecosystems confirm findings support employment assessment.