How does winter affect my pond? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A – Week Ending February 27th

Q:  How does winter affect my pond? – Steve in Michigan
A:  A Closer Look at Water in the Winter…
We field many questions about water and the way it works during the winter.  With such a range of questions, here is a quick course on the physical properties of water and how they relate to your [...]

Should I leave my bubble aeration system running in my farm pond all winter long? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 24th

Display fountains provide outstanding pond and lake displays – not to mention helping to circulate the top layers of your water column. To keep your unit working properly…

Should I leave my bubble aeration system running in my farm pond all winter long? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 17th

No matter the season, for the health of your fish, you want to breathe life-giving oxygen into your pond or lake…

What do I need to do to overwinter the fish in my farm pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 3rd

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…

Algae Growth During the Winter – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending November 8th

A common question that we receive in the winter pertains to winter algae and what to do with it. In the northern climates, there are strains of algae that [...]

Is There Anything I Should Be Doing to My Pond During the Winter? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 25th

During the winter season there are just a couple things you should be continuing to do help make the following spring a breeze: [...]

Can I Leave My Fountain Running During the Winter? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 18th

No. Just look at the picture to the left. Although it may look neat, the consequences are great. If you left your fountain running during the Winter, the ice, over time, will freeze around it. This can cause [...]

What Do I Do With My Bubbler Aeration System During the Winter? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 11th

I recommend leaving the bubbler aeration system running throughout the entire Winter. Running the aeration system during the Winter is as important as [...]

Getting Your Pond Ready in the Fall for Winter – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 4th

As our warm summer months come to an end; I receive many questions regarding “pond winterizing”. Winterizing your pond is an important step to ensure a [...]