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Do I Need To Treat My Pond Before Swimming? – Pond & Lake Q & A

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…

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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 realized today that my pond seems to have a leak. How could I find out? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

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…

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How Do I Stock Fish In My Pond? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on April 16, 2010 by thepondguy

Both fishing enthusiasts and pond hobbyists alike can appreciate the presence of a healthy fish population in their pond. While they are fun to catch and entertaining to watch…

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My pond is covered in duckweed. What can I do to treat this stuff? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on April 7, 2010 by thepondguy

For the lucky pond guys and gals out there who have never experienced duckweed in their pond, or those of you who think you may have it but are unsure; duckweed is a very small floating plant with kidney shaped leaves and a small hair-like root hanging below. It is approximately the size of…

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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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How soon should I start treating my pond with bacteria? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on March 18, 2010 by thepondguy

The ice is melting away from the surface of your pond and Spring is already on its way, should bacteria be a part of your ponds Winter/Spring transition? Depending on your location…

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Does it matter what color pond dye I use for my pond? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on March 4, 2010 by thepondguy

Q: Does it matter what color pond dye I use for my pond? – Jen in West Virginia A: With a wide variety of dyes appearing in the pond industry, how do you choose the one that’s best for you? Black dye, blue dye, dyes with bluish green or blackish blue, concentrated dye, dyes with [...]

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What do I need to do to overwinter the fish in my farm pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on October 1, 2009 by thepondguy

Believe it or not, the fish in your farm pond or lake will do quite well over the winter – even if it freezes over. At the depths of your pond…

Filed under: Aeration, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Winterizing | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments »

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