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Killing Algae – Liquid v.s. Granular – Pond & Lake Q & A

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.

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How can I control Naiad in my pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on May 13, 2010 by thepondguy

When faced with an outbreak of weeds in their pond some pond owners tend to rush into buying aquatic herbicides and algaecides in an attempt to clear up the pond as fast as possible. While we agree with the idea that your weeds need to disappear on the double…,

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I have algae growing all over the place. I keep using chemicals but they don’t seem to last long. What else can I do? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

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, Uncategorized, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Quality Issues, Water Testing, Weed Identification | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 13 Comments »

I have a ton of this black muck in my pond. What can I do about it? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

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: Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Aeration, Algae Control, Muck, Fountain, Season-Long Control, Water Quality, Algae Defense, MuckAway, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

I have a ton of algae growing on my pond. What can I do to get rid of it? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on April 1, 2010 by thepondguy

Q. I have a ton of algae growing on my pond. What can I do to get rid of it? – Jeff in New York The ice is finally off. You walk out to the pond for the first time, expecting to see your happy fish except….in their place is a happy, healthy sprout of [...]

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Treating ponds in winter. – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on November 5, 2009 by thepondguy

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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How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Pond & Lake Q & A

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…

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Algae Control, Duckweed, Watermeal, Muck, Fish Kill, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, Carbonate Hardness, Koi, Goldfish, Algae Defense, MuckAway | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments »

Why do I need to test for carbonate hardness in my lake or pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on August 7, 2009 by thepondguy

A number of pond treatments, including some algae-control formulas and other herbicides, contain copper. In certain conditions…

Filed under: Algae Defense, Carbonate Hardness, Goldfish, Koi, Trout, Water Testing | Tagged: , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

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