http://blog.thepondguy.com/2008/08/26/be-aware-of-oxygen-levels-when-treating-for-an-abundance-of-algae-pond-lake-q-a-week-of-august-22nd/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://blog.thepondguy.com/2008/08/26/be-aware-of-oxygen-levels-when-treating-for-an-abundance-of-algae-pond-lake-q-a-week-of-august-22nd/#comment-1058 thepondguy Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:16:49 +0000 http://thepondguy.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1058 Hi Peter, thanks for your question. It is possible that the fish kill is a result of a lack of oxygen in the pond. In the Spring, and when water temperatures are cooler, the water will hold more oxygen. During the hot Summer months, the warmer water will hold less oxygen, and to add to the situation, dying weeds and algae will further reduce the oxygen level in the pond. I would introduce an aeration system to your pond. This would increase oxygen while treating your pond, help reduce the dead debris and black water, as well as prepare your pond for a new fish load. In addition, a natural bacteria such as <a href="http://www.thepondguy.com/product/1340/21" rel="nofollow">Muck Away</a> will help to further reduce debris and eliminate odors in the pond. Give this a try and let us know your results. Thanks! Hi Peter, thanks for your question. It is possible that the fish kill is a result of a lack of oxygen in the pond. In the Spring, and when water temperatures are cooler, the water will hold more oxygen. During the hot Summer months, the warmer water will hold less oxygen, and to add to the situation, dying weeds and algae will further reduce the oxygen level in the pond. I would introduce an aeration system to your pond. This would increase oxygen while treating your pond, help reduce the dead debris and black water, as well as prepare your pond for a new fish load. In addition, a natural bacteria such as Muck Away will help to further reduce debris and eliminate odors in the pond. Give this a try and let us know your results. Thanks!

]]> http://blog.thepondguy.com/2008/08/26/be-aware-of-oxygen-levels-when-treating-for-an-abundance-of-algae-pond-lake-q-a-week-of-august-22nd/#comment-1024 Pete Ciarlante Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:14:50 +0000 http://thepondguy.wordpress.com/?p=250#comment-1024 I live in Ky and have a rock quarry that is about 30x40 and 11 ft deep. In the spring I use an algaecide to control algae, about a cup and a half. This spring I forgot. So on Aug 15 I used a quarter cup of the same algaecide and killed all the fish in my pond. To say the least I was devastated. The damage was done. My questiion is what do I do now about the black water and awful smell. I have dipped out most of the dead fish. I would like to restock but don't know when. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I live in Ky and have a rock quarry that is about 30×40 and 11 ft deep. In the spring I use an algaecide to control algae, about a cup and a half. This spring I forgot. So on Aug 15 I used a quarter cup of the same algaecide and killed all the fish in my pond. To say the least I was devastated. The damage was done. My questiion is what do I do now about the black water and awful smell. I have dipped out most of the dead fish. I would like to restock but don’t know when. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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