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We just purchased a house that had a pond, it hasn’t been taken care of, where do we start? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on July 6, 2011 by thepondguy

If you’ve ever adopted a stray pet, you already have a general sense of what it’s like to become the keeper of a long-neglected pond. Like the stray, the pond probably looks like it’s been reclaimed by nature: rough around the edges…

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Cattails, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Fish, Fish Kill, Muck, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pondweeds, Sago Pondweed, Season-Long Control, Uncategorized, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

I have a waterfall in my pond, is that enough aeration? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on July 6, 2011 by thepondguy

Waterfalls are one of nature’s greatest creations. In addition to providing breathtaking beauty and places for daredevils to kayak and – for some inexplicable reason – ride over in padded barrels, they serve as massive aeration systems, introducing fresh oxygen into the ecosystem that fish and plants need to thrive.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Fish Diseases, Oxygen Depletion, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Kits, Pondless Waterfall, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

My pond looks like an oil slick. Why and how can I get rid of it? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on June 17, 2011 by thepondguy

Every year, Mother Nature unleashes a mass of pollen into the air to facilitate the fertilization of seeds in flowering plants. It’s an effective design, but not terribly efficient. Pollen ends up everywhere – just ask anyone who suffers from hay fever – and the surface of your pond is no exception.

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Aeration, Algae Control, Duckweed, Fountain, Fish Kill, Turnover, Emergent Weeds, Water Quality, Pondweeds, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

What type of aeration is best for you? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on June 10, 2011 by thepondguy

When you call a pond home, it’s the little touches – like sufficient oxygen – that make life worth living. In fact, you might say they make life possible in the first place. No wonder we hear from so many fish singing the praises of our Airmax Aeration Systems.

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Benefits of Owning, Fish Habitat, Fountain, Muck, Pond & Lake, Season-Long Control, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

How often do I need to replace the air filter on my (Airmax) Aeration system? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on May 12, 2011 by thepondguy

First, for people strapped for time, we’ll go with the short answer. Under ordinary circumstances, we recommend filter replacements every six months. If you live in a dry, dusty environment, it’s best to change the filter every three to four months.

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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: Pond & Lake, Algae Control, Weed Identification, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Water Quality, Water Testing, Carbonate Hardness, Algae Defense, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 8 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: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Aeration, Bass, Fish Habitat, Fish, Season-Long Control, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Turnover, Catfish, Koi, Goldfish | Tagged: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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.

Filed under: Aeration, Benefits of Owning, Pond & Lake, Season-Long Control, Turnover, Water Quality, Winterizing | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments »

What benefits are there for aeration during the winter? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on October 27, 2010 by thepondguy

One of the best features of an aeration system is its ability to perform all season long. Your aeration system will play a major role in breaking down the leaves and debris that made its way into the pond during the fall which will promote a healthier pond throughout the winter and easier maintenance come spring.

Filed under: Aeration, Benefits of Owning, Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Pond & Lake, Uncategorized, Winterizing | Tagged: , , , , , | 2 Comments »

I’ve always been curious to know just what really lives down in my pond. – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on September 9, 2010 by thepondguy

Your pond is a beautiful and enjoyable addition to your back yard and just as it is full of water, it is also full of mysteries. Since we have at one time or another used our ponds for swimming, fishing, or maybe irrigation we can only wonder, “What really lives beneath the surface of my pond?”

Filed under: Aeration, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Season-Long Control, Water Clarity, Water Quality | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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