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What is carbonate hardness and why does it matter? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on September 2, 2011 by thepondguy

Carbonate hardness is a measure of the amount of calcium and magnesium present in water. As it turns out, these elements are vital to the health and well-being of certain fish – including trout, koi and goldfish – because of their ability to neutralize acids in water and stabilize healthy pH levels.

Filed under: Aeration, Benefits of Owning, Carbonate Hardness, Pond & Lake, Uncategorized, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Testing | Tagged: Carbonate Hardness, carbonate hardness test strips, strips, test, test strips | 1 Comment »

What causes pond odor? | Farm Ponds & Lakes Q&A

Posted on June 2, 2011 by thepondguy

When your pond starts to smell like old socks, there’s a very good chance that (a) it’s not well aerated; and (b) it’s full of decaying debris. The third alternative – that your pond is filled with dirty socks – is a long shot, so we won’t even bother to address it. But stagnant, debris filled ponds? We’ve got the answers you need.

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Uncategorized, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Testing | Tagged: dirty water, mucky water, odor, pond, pond odor, smell | 1 Comment »

How can I reduce algae growth in my pond? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on April 22, 2011 by thepondguy

How can I reduce algae growth in my pond? Ryan – Dallas, TX As we progress through spring and into summer, it is important that you know how to treat algae growth should you experience an algae bloom. Persistent algae blooms will still flex their muscles even if you maintain a clean pond. There are [...]

Filed under: Algae Control, Algae Defense, Carbonate Hardness, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Pond & Lake, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Testing, Weed Identification | Tagged: Aeration, algae, cutrine, green, green water, lake, rake, tank sprayer, Water | 8 Comments »

How do I know if I have proper aeration? – Pond & Lake Q & A

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, Uncategorized, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Testing | Tagged: Aeration, aeration system, aerator, airmax aeration, airmax aeration systems, Airmax series, Algae Control, aquatic plants, fountain aeration, pond liner, seasonal defense, Water Quality | 4 Comments »

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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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: Airmax series, algae takeover, algea, beneficial bacteria, chemical treatment ponds, Cutrine Plus Granular, Hyrdrothol 191, proactive | 9 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: algae defense, Carbonate Hardness, goldfish, koi, Trout, water hardness, Water Testing | 4 Comments »

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What is carbonate hardness and why does it matter? | Pond & Lake Q&A

What causes pond odor? | Farm Ponds & Lakes Q&A

How can I reduce algae growth in my pond? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

How do I know if I have proper aeration? – Pond & Lake Q & A

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

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

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