Aquatic Weeds: Environmentally Friendly Pond Treatments to Control Weeds
What Are Aquatic Pond Weeds? Aquatic pond weeds are plants that grow in water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and rivers. They can be beneficial for providing habitat and food for aquatic wildlife but...
Stagnant Water: How Does It Affect Dugout Ponds, Retention Ponds, And Lakes?
How Does Stagnant Water Affect Dugout Ponds, Retention Ponds, and Lakes?Everyone loves fresh, clean water, right? But what if the water of your favourite lake or pond is not as it should be?...
Thermocline: What Is It? How Does It Affect Your Pond, Lake, and Fish?
How Does Thermocline Affect Your Pond, Lake, and Fish?Water is essential for all of the life we know. Our earth has water on top of the solid rock, which makes our planet habitable. The transition...
Pond Muck: What is It?
What is Pond Muck?Pond Muck is an accumulation of decaying plant life, fish waste, and various organic materials found at the bottom of ponds and lakes. The organic material includes decaying plant...
How To Keep Your Goldfish And Koi Safe Throughout The Winter Season
Do You Have a Pond Stocked with Fish and Live in a Region with Freezing Temperatures? You can choose two options when planning to overwinter your fish. Keep your koi and goldfish in your pond...
The Difference Between Duckweed and Algae
We often have individuals call in inquiring about the steps to treat an algal bloom when in reality they have issues with duckweed. This misconception is a common mistake, since distinguishing them...
Why A Healthy Riparian Zone is Important
What is a Riparian Zone? The area adjacent to the pond or lake is also known as the riparian zone. It provides an incredible amount of biodiversity for the environment and ecosystem. Riparian zones...
Why is Dissolved Oxygen Important for Ponds, Lakes, and Lagoons?
Did you know that the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in ponds, lakes, and lagoons is the most important thing you need to know? That is, if you want to enjoy your water body again or continue...
12 Steps to Diagnose Your Pond, Lake, or Dugout
Diagnosing issues early in your favourite lake or pond can save time, money, and a lot of grief! Did you know there are a few simple things you can do to make a preliminary assessment of the health...