Fish – What To Do If You Have Too Many

In the thousands of pond related questions we get every year, there are a few that always seem to come up pretty regularly. Of course there are the ever present pond algae related ones, but another common question is, “if I have too may fish what can I do about it?” Right along with this is the question, “if I have smaller fish, how do I catch them easily?”

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How Mother Nature Affects Your Pond Algae Problem

There’s no question about it. A pond is not a static creature by any means. When you have fish and plants, the pond literally comes noticeably alive.

These notable critters, and even many that you can’t see create a dynamic in a pond that’s ever changing.

We’ve had an odd summer here in Iowa with very moderate and comfortable temperatures in the 70’s and low 80’s interspersed with some really hot and humid days. And we’ve had some nice sunny days, mixed with some heavy rains. Ya gotta love the variety!

And as they say, if you don’t like the weather in Iowa, just wait a minute, it will change.

Mother Nature can add another dimension to the equation as well and she’s the topic of this week’s video.

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Calculating Pond Size

Knowing the size of your pond in terms of how many gallons it holds will come in very handy when you need to treat it with something or to ensure that you’re not overstocked with fish. Here’s a simple formula for estimating how many gallons of water your pond holds. Multiply the length in feet … Read more

Ultrasound For Pond Algae Control

If you’ve read much about pond algae control lately, you’ve probably come across some new information about the use of ultrasound or ultrasonic sound waves being used to control pond algae.

We’ve worked with ultrasound for several years now and found it to be highly effective on some types of algae. New and very recent advancements are now making this an even more viable and useful tool for many pond algae problems.

In this video, you’ll learn what makes up a typical ultrasound system, and how it actually works to control algae. You’ll also find out why we’ve made a recent switch to an American made ultrasonic system that is packed full of technological advances that are raising the bar to a higher level of performance than we’ve ever seen before in this area of pond algae control.

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