Physico-chemical characteristics of Lagunita prior to mesocosm installation in May 2011 (day 0), after 3-weeks of fertilizer application (day 21) and 3-weeks after fertilizer application was ceased (day 42).

Values indicate the average of five measurements along the east-west transect ± 1 standard deviation. All values are in μmol L-1 unless otherwise stated. DOC: Dissolved organic carbon, SRP: Soluble reactive phosphorus, TDN: Total dissolved nitrogen, TDP: Total dissolved phosphorus. N.D.; Not determined.a Range from five location.b Range obtained from 24 hours continuous temperature loggers.c No replicate readings were taken.Physico-chemical characteristics of Lagunita prior to mesocosm installation in May 2011 (day 0), after 3-weeks of fertilizer application (day 21) and 3-weeks after fertilizer application was ceased (day 42).