Advice for large pond owners
Although it’s late January and there’s still snow on the ground, it’s hard not to think about spring and getting the pond going again. It won’t be long! Thankfully:) Despite the weather we’ve still been quite busy here getting ready for the new season. There’s some exciting things coming along that will really be helpful … Read more
Most everyone knows the value of good pond aeration during the summer months when the heat can get the best of any pond owner. Aeration is the best option available during the toughest times of the year to keep your fish safe and healthy…and that goes for the winter months too. In the most brutally … Read more
[youtube width=”425″ height=”355″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq764t3W6Mc[/youtube] WHAT THE (BLEEP) IS THAT IN MY POND!??? Ever found yourself saying that to yourself from time to time? That’s what most people at least think when they find an unusual plant growing in the water. And it’s not all that uncommon. Ponds that have been crystal clear for years can suddenly … Read more
[youtube width=”425″ height=”355″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ffOtKuBjRk&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube] One of the greatest challenges for a large pond owner is choosing how you’re going to deal with the inevitable build up of organic material in the pond. Things like leaves, grass clippings, dead algae and more will eventually accumulate at the bottom of the pond. This pond muck is very rich … Read more
There has always been a problem for large pond owners that either choose to, or have to use chemical herbicides or algaecides to keep their pond looking good. Without question there are better ways to clean a pond up from a variety of unwanted issues and beneficial pond bacteria is our top choice for this … Read more
[youtube width=”425″ height=”355″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLZSfYpIeV0&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube] As I mention in the video above, I get this question quite often as we move into the fall and the temperatures cool down. There’s no question that when this happens, algae control will become less of a factor and the plant will more or less go away in most ponds…if it … Read more