Algae tends to grow all year long – even in cold temperatures when ice covers your pond. Given the right mix of nutrients…
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Treating ponds in winter. – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending November 7th
Posted on November 5, 2009 by thepondguy
How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending September 5th
Posted on September 3, 2009 by thepondguy
Whether it’s floating or submerged, algae can turn a lake into a green mess in no time. It’s unsightly, it’s sometimes stinky and in extreme cases, it can cause…
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How Do I Treat for Chara/Algae? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending March 7th
Posted on March 6, 2009 by thepondguy
During the early beginnings of spring have you ever took that first stroll around the pond and discovered an awful musky smell that filled the air? That smell is [...]
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My Dog Swims in My Pond. Can I Treat for Algae? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending February 28th
Posted on February 27, 2009 by joemejia
Another Great Question! I talk to quite a few pond owners who have pets that love to play in their pond and this is always a concern when it comes to treating a pond with algae. The answer is [...]
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Is it Too Cold to Treat My Pond for Algae? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending February 21st
Posted on February 20, 2009 by joemejia
Algae has a tendency to grow in colder temperatures even when there is ice covering your pond. To treat or not to treat really all just comes down to [...]
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Properly Getting Rid of Chara (Algae) – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending September 13th
Posted on September 12, 2008 by joemejia
In general we suggest that you wait until water temperatures are above 50°F: Although the real answer is that you can treat Algae/Chara anytime it is [...]
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Be Proactive for Long Term Algae Control – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending August 30th
Posted on August 29, 2008 by thepondguy
Algae Defense is meant to be used as a reset button providing quick results. Algae Defense is a great tool to get your pond under control especially during those hot summer months. The disadvantage is that [...]
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Be Aware of Oxygen Levels When Treating for an Abundance of Algae – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of August 23rd
Posted on August 26, 2008 by joemejia
More then likely your fish loss was due to oxygen depletion. It is very rare that an [...]
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Season-Long Algae Control with the ClearPAC – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of August 1st
Posted on August 1, 2008 by thepondguy
One of the best ways to maintain your pond all year long is to get a ClearPAC. The ClearPAC is a collection of products that come in one package designed to make [...]
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