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My Fish Are Nibbling At My Toes When I Swim. Why Is This Happening And How Can I Stop It? | Ponds & Lakes Q&A

Posted on August 18, 2011 by thepondguy

While we love hand feeding our fish from time to time, nothing ruins your day faster than taking a dip in your cool refreshing pond water only to be reduced to an overgrown chew toy. No one wants to swim in a pond where they feel they may be next one the menu, so how do you stop your touchy feely finned friends from taste testing you and your friends?

Filed under: Algae Control, Bass, Benefits of Owning, Catfish, Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Frogs, Goldfish, Koi, Pond & Lake | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments »

What is the difference between regular Bluegill and Hybrid Bluegill? | Ponds & Lakes Q&A

Posted on August 4, 2011 by thepondguy

What is the difference between regular Bluegill and Hybrid Bluegill? Dan – Toldeo, OH Ask any thoroughbred Bluegill, and they’ll tell you there’s a huge difference. But the truth is, a Hybrid Bluegill is simply a cross between a Male Bluegill and a Female Sunfish. As it turns out, that combination produces a population that’s [...]

Filed under: Bass, Benefits of Owning, Catfish, Cattails, Emergent Weeds, Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Goldfish, Koi, Mosquitoes, Muck, Pets, Pond & Lake, Trout | 2 Comments »

Why do fish swim in schools? | Ponds & Lakes Q&A

Posted on May 19, 2011 by thepondguy

Most people are well aware that fish – most of them, anyhow – swim in tightly-knit groups known as schools. But when pressed for a rationale, few people know exactly why fish are so intent on sticking together. As it turns out, school is just as smart for fish as it is for people – but for some very different reasons.

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My fish always seem hungry. How much should I really be feeding them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 3, 2011 by thepondguy

Proper fish feeding is one of the great balancing acts of pond ownership – and there’s precious little in the way of definitive, measurable guidelines. With a little observation, though, you’ll have it down to a science in no time.

As a rule, it’s best to feed your fish once a day, and preferably at the same time. An established routine trains them to be on the alert when mealtime rolls around, which in turn makes each feeding more efficient and effective.

Filed under: Benefits of Owning, Feeding Fish, Fish Population, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Help! There are a bunch of dead fish in my pond, what happened? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on April 7, 2011 by thepondguy

The arrival of spring is an exciting time for pond owners. The weather is warming up, the sun is shining and the ice is melting away from the surface of your pond. Some pond owners however, find all of their fish floating dead at the water’s surface.

Filed under: Aeration, Bass, Catfish, Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Goldfish, Koi, Pond & Lake, Season-Long Control, Turnover, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

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: , , , , , , , | 9 Comments »

Switching to High-Protein Fish Food – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on April 23, 2010 by thepondguy

At this time of year, as the cold wind of winter gradually begins to soften into the warmer days of early spring, and we anxiously wait for the long, hot, blissful days of summer sunshine, your fish will start to stir and wake from their sullen winter respite at the bottom of your pond…,

Filed under: Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Population, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Spring Start-Up, Uncategorized, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

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