Pond algae types and information
It’s only been about a month since we released the first of our new PondBiotix (like probiotics for your pond) line up. One of the most outstanding tools I’ve found is the muck and sludge reducing pellets. They are precisely targeted and formulated to go after muck that often builds up at the bottom of … Read more
Over the years, it’s been no secret that chemical algaecides, and namely those that contain copper, have been at the forefront of algae control. Many people, from golf course superintendents, to farmers, to pond care companies, have relied on them to keep ponds looking better. (Note that what I’m speaking of here is generally for … Read more
Pond dyes, tints, shading…call it what you want but if you go looking around, you’ll find quite a few options. A question I get quite often is, will pond dye help with algae control? The best answer for this is yes, it can help, but there are a couple of points to keep in mind. … Read more
Green water, or single cell algae that freely floats around in a pond, can be a real nightmare for the pond owners. Usually this stuff isn’t dangerous for fish but it sure can make a pond look ugly. We all want clean and clear water in our ponds but sometimes this isn’t always as easy … Read more
A question came in recently that I think is a good one. A pond owner asked, “are fish self regulating in a small pond?”. Meaning will they quit growing at a certain point or stop breeding so as not to overwhelm the pond with fish? The best answer I can give is no…and yes. Watch … Read more
For those of you who where not able to attend the Anti-Algae Seminar on Tuesday evening, I’ve included the recording below. The download link for this MP3 audio file is below the player. Simply right click your mouse and select “save as” or “save file as” from the drop down menu and your download should … Read more