July 3rd, 2009 by Admin2
Tags: Aeration, diffused aeration, fountains, windmill aeration
You’ve got algae on your pond—or maybe you have nasty pond odors wafting into your house and mosquitos taking over your yard—and the solution you keep running into time and time again in your research is something called aeration.
But what is aeration? What does it do for your pond? How do you aerate a pond? These are all good questions, the answers to which escape most pond owners.
In order to help the average pond owner understand aeration a little bit better, we’ve put together a crash course: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Aeration, diffused aeration, fountains, windmill aeration
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July 1st, 2009 by Admin2
Tags: fish kills, pond turnover
Pond turnover is a phenomenon that would go largely unnoticed if it weren’t for the sometimes awful consequences. Mild turnover can leave your water cloudy for a couple days.
Severe turnover can kill thousands of fish, and leave your property smelling like a month-old rotting egg.
What is pond turnover? How does it affect my pond? How to I prevent turnover from occurring?
The purpose of this blog is to answer these questions—helping the average homeowner to find a solution to their pond turnover problem. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: fish kills, pond turnover
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June 30th, 2009 by Admin2
Tags: Aeration, Eco-Friendly, Green Aeration
Environmentally friendliness has moved from just a ‘fad’ to a part of our everyday lives—SUV Sales are plummeting and most homeowners are switching over to CFL light bulbs.
Gone are the days where money was spent on a whim, without regard for the environment. Homeowners are now looking for ways to save money & protect the environment at the same time.
Pond management is quickly moving to the forefront of this money and environment saving push.
But in order to fall into the eco-friendly category, pond management options must simultaneously accomplish three things:
- Get the Job Done by reducing algae, odors, and mosquito breeding, and stopping fish kills
- Minimize Resource Use by being efficient and self-sustaining—avoiding waste and saving money
- Do No Harm to the ecosystem
So, what is the most eco-friendly pond management system available? Let’s take a look at how the conventional options stack up: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Aeration, Eco-Friendly, Green Aeration
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