Posted on August 19, 2010 by thepondguy
When purchasing your aeration system you were told it will promote a clean, healthy pond with less algae and clear water. With more and more customers installing aeration systems in their ponds now may be a good time to discuss some of the assumptions and mistakes made when choosing an aeration system.
Filed under: Aeration, Benefits of Owning, Fish Habitat, Fountain, Turnover, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Testing | Tagged: Algae Control, Aeration, aquatic plants, fountain aeration, airmax aeration, aeration system, aerator, pond liner, seasonal defense, airmax aeration systems, Water Quality, Airmax series | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 13, 2010 by thepondguy
When people tell you that digging a farm pond will coax Mother Nature into your backyard you can’t help but get glassy eyed and daydream of giant bucks wandering by to drink from the pond and cute rabbits frolicking by the water’s edge. Now that the pond is in place it seems as if Mother Nature gave you the old “Bait and Switch” as you trip over collapsed trenches in your yard and patch leaky dams caused by muskrats.
Filed under: Aeration, Muskrats, Pond & Lake, Predator Control | Tagged: Aeration, Predator Control, muskrat, muskrat control, aeration system | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 30, 2010 by thepondguy
A lot of our summer activities revolve around our pond. The warm sunny seasons see us hosting parties, swimming, fishing, or just unwinding at the end of the day lounging around outside. Regardless of how you enjoy your down time, you expect your pond to be in pristine condition when having guests at your home or before you decide jump in for a swim. Frustratingly enough, it is the warmer seasons that encourage weed and algae growth that can throw the proverbial wrench in the works.
Filed under: Aeration, Cattails, Chara (Algae), Duckweed, Emergent Weeds, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Pondweeds, Sago Pondweed, Season-Long Control | Tagged: Aeration, airmax aeration, aeration system, pond dye, muckaway, beneficial bacteria, PondClear | 4 Comments »
Posted on July 23, 2010 by thepondguy
A great way to spend your evenings at home is to sit out in your yard and enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery. It is nothing short of maddening to be chased back into your home by hundreds of swarming mosquitoes buzzing around your head and painfully biting your arms, neck, and legs. You can use citronella candles and bug spray to keep them at bay but you’ll have much more luck if you treat the source directly.
Filed under: Aeration, Mosquitoes, Pond & Lake | Tagged: Aeration, controlling mosquitoes, get rid of mosquitoes, mosquito bits, mosquito dunks, Mosquitoes | 4 Comments »
Posted on July 16, 2010 by thepondguy
Those of you with at least a couple years of ponding under your belt know that beautiful summer sunshine comes as a package deal with algae and green water. While it can be painful to look at for even a couple days, when your pond is being properly maintained it can be a quick and simple process to whip your pond back into shape.
Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Chara (Algae), Pond & Lake, Pond Dye, Water Clarity, Water Quality | Tagged: Aeration, algae, Algae Control, algae defense, beneficial bacteria, chara, pond dye | 6 Comments »
Posted on July 10, 2010 by thepondguy
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that you have bacteria in your pond? You probably think that your pond is dirty, or it may cause disease or get you sick. The truth is while some bacteria are associated with negative effects, bacteria are present in any functioning ecosystem diligently working behind the scenes to maintain a healthy and balanced environment. If you properly maintain your pond you will create an environment that promotes the presence of beneficial bacteria.
Filed under: Aeration, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Water Quality | Tagged: muck, Pond Clear, Aeration, airmax aeration, aeration system, muckaway, Water Quality | 8 Comments »
Posted on May 27, 2010 by thepondguy
With summer quickly approaching pond guys and gals everywhere are getting ready to take the plunge into their ponds to be beat the heat. Now that your water temps are on the rise it is a great time to whip your pond into shape for the swimming season to make sure you’re not stuck…
Filed under: Aeration, Benefits of Owning, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Water Quality, Water Testing | Tagged: Pond Clear, beneficial bacteria, EcoBoost, natural bacteria, bacterial treatments, swimming, summer pond fun, pond owner, healthy pond, eco boost | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 29, 2010 by thepondguy
As we approach our warmer spring and summer months you may find yourself watching in awe as algae takes over your pond at an almost impossible rate. What is going on in your pond that is making it punish you so? Let’s take a look at the cause of algae and your approach on treating it…
Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Aquatic Plants, Bass, Catfish, Chara (Algae), Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Frogs, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Season-Long Control, Trout, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Quality Issues, Water Testing, Weed Identification | Tagged: beneficial bacteria, algae takeover, algea, chemical treatment ponds, Cutrine Plus Granular, proactive, Hyrdrothol 191, Airmax series | 9 Comments »
Posted on April 29, 2010 by thepondguy
Having a leak in your pond liner can be frustrating at best, but not being able to locate the source of the water loss can be maddening. While repairing a leak in your pond is never your ideal way to spend time at your water garden, knowing how to locate and stop your leaks…
Filed under: Aeration, Aeration - WG, Leak, Liner, Pond Dye, Tubing | Tagged: pond liner, pond leak, leak repair, auto fill valve, cover tape, seam tape, underwater pond sealer, locate leaks, pond repair, skimmer box, waterfall box, pond patch kit | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 23, 2010 by thepondguy
Nothing spoils your summer fun like jumping off of the dock into your pond only to become a human lawn dart, stuck in layer upon layer of pond muck. No longer will you have to battle muck for possession of your favorite flip – flop while walking along the shoreline of your lake.
Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Fountain, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Season-Long Control, Water Clarity, Water Quality | Tagged: Aeration, bacterial treatments, beneficial bacteria, organic waste, pond scum, pond slime, thermocline | 10 Comments »
