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Is there an ideal temperature to treat algae? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on October 7, 2011 by thepondguy

It depends what you mean by the word “treat.” If you’re looking to throw a party in its honor, pretty much any temperature will do – because algae grows all year ‘round, even during the winter months. But if you’re hoping to give it the kind of treatment that makes it feel extremely unwelcome, you’ll see the best results when water temperatures are at 50 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

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What causes fog to form on the pond during the fall? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on September 30, 2011 by thepondguy

When you make the decision to add a water feature to your backyard, the positives are countless. They’re calming. They’re beautiful. They’re satisfying. They’re challenging. And sometimes, they’re downright educational. Today’s post falls in the latter category. And for the next couple of paragraphs, we’ll discuss your pond’s potential as a weathermaker.

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I’m going to use my pond for skating over the winter. What do I need to do to store my aeration system? I’m going to use my pond for skating over the winter. What do I need to do to store my aeration system? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on September 19, 2011 by thepondguy

One of the great joys of a backyard pond is its four-season versatility. After three seasons of aesthetic satisfaction, there’s nothing better than strapping on a pair of skates and hitting the water when it hardens up for the winter. But before the temperatures drop, your aeration system demands some seasonal attention.

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It’s been cold where I live. Should I stop with my bacteria now? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on September 12, 2011 by thepondguy

In bacteria paradise, the temperature in your backyard pond would never fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. When water temperatures drop below 50 for any sustained period of time, the bacteria call it quits for the season.

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Benefits of Owning, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Pondweeds, Season-Long Control, Winterizing | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

The leaves are just starting to fall..I see netting for water gardens to keep the leaves out, do they make anything like this for large ponds? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on August 26, 2011 by thepondguy

When fall comes around, leaves and ponds seem to have a magnetic attraction to one another. And while netting is available in essentially any size you might need, it’s a cumbersome solution for larger ponds. Simply spreading the netting over a large pond is a major undertaking– and the impracticality of installing posts throughout your pond to keep leaf-covered netting from sinking makes other solutions look much more attractive.

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Aeration, Cattails, Duckweed, Season-Long Control, Winterizing, Emergent Weeds, Water Quality, Benefits of Owning, MuckAway, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

I shut my aerator off for the winter, will I have to introduce it slowly again in the spring? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on February 25, 2011 by thepondguy

As pond owners we buy aeration systems for our water bodies with the intentions of creating a cleaner and healthier environment for both ourselves and our fish. While aeration systems are great at eliminating water stratification and promoting the ideal environment for a healthy pond, the key to proper use is proper installation.

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Should I still be doing maintenance on my aeration system this time of year? | Pond & Lakes Q & A

Posted on February 12, 2011 by thepondguy

Your aeration system is a very important tool in keeping your pond clean and healthy throughout the entire year. Whether your are just starting your system up for the first time this season or have been aerating your pond all winter long there is never a bad time to do a quick maintenance check on your aeration equipment.

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I have an aeration system but the pond is frozen over, am I still getting aeration? | Pond & Lakes Q & A

Posted on January 28, 2011 by thepondguy

Even if you’ve been running your aeration system diligently throughout the winter to protect your fish, it is still possible for your pond freeze over. It is not uncommon for the cold weather to close up the holes created by your aeration system during a streak of particularly frigid winter days.

Filed under: Aeration, Fish Kill, Pond & Lake, Turnover, Uncategorized, Winterizing | Tagged: , , , | 3 Comments »

Are there any tips to making sure the ice on my pond is safe to stand on?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by thepondguy

Winter brings not only cold weather and snow to your pond or lake but a perfect layer of ice for skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling and other fun as well. While you may be eager to get out on the ice this season, it is important that you know…

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How does ice form on a pond?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by thepondguy

You look forward to and enjoy the ice formations that appear on your pond each winter but have you ever wondered how it begins? Why is it that the ice in your pond expands when it freezes instead of shrinking and why does ice float?

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