Pond Algae

Pond algae types and information

Pond Algae In The Winter?

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Pond algae in the winter? You’ve got to be kidding right? Well…no. For those that keep their ponds open all year round, and particularly for people who live in colder climates, it can come as a shock that they would actually have pond algae growing in the water or on the rocks, even when it’s … Read more

What The (Bleep) Is That In My Pond?

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[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

Should You Use Beneficial Bacteria In The Fall And Winter?

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[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

BioFilters For Ponds

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For small pond owners that have fish, a biofilter is a key tool for keeping the pond cleaner, and healthier for the fish. If you’ve looked around at filters much you know they come in all shapes, sizes, and designs and it can be hard to figure out which one of these many configurations might … Read more