We are witnessing more cyanobacteria blooms this year partially due to the elevated heat index in different parts of the country but primarily due to the availability of nutrients in ponds that have very little macrophyte (aquatic weeds) growth on the bottom. This small production pond on our farm has [...]
Caring for water plants, also known as aquatic plants, may seem like a daunting task but with a little know how you can be sure to do it right every time. Whether you have a new water plant or are splitting your favorite water plant, the basics for how to [...]
Water tends to attract attention. The gentle sounds of flowing water sooth our senses. We feel an automatic connection to the soft, rippling current and the mesmerizing creatures that generally come along with it. Incorporating a water feature, water garden or pond into your landscape can help you relax [...]
The Importance of Remediation Strategies for Cyanobacterial Toxins Harmful toxic cyanobacteria blooms can be found in residential ponds and lakes that have nutrient enriched water. The conditions that support the growth of cyanobacteria blooms are difficult to remediate. If you live near or use waters that have reoccurring blooms it [...]
Swimming in your pond is one of the best enjoyments of summer unless it looks like this. Excessive nutrient levels were reduced with one treatment of probiotic beneficial bacteria pond water treatment over the course of two weeks.
We received a call from a customer who was concerned about a strange looking algae on her pond. After looking at the pictures she sent I suggested to stay away from the water and keep their dog from getting in the pond. Since their house is close to the edge [...]
PP Oklahoma This power point presentation was given at the March 2022 WaterGarden Expo in Shawnee Oklahoma
Winter Fish Kill Prevention for Pond Owners Winter in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania can be a beautiful and exciting time of year but if you’re a pond owner it can also be a very troublesome time of year. A beautiful collection of koi and goldfish can all [...]
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms in your pond - also known as Harmful Cyanobacteria Algae Blooms - can happen in your pond when surface temperature increases and excessive nutrients are available. Cyanobacteria is a prehistoric life form and is rather fascinating because it has the ability to make it's own [...]
LOW OXYGEN AND POND AERATION William A. Wurts, State Specialist for Aquaculture Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program www.ca.uky.edu/wkrec/Wurtspage.htm Water can only hold a limited amount of oxygen. That is determined by atmospheric pressure, temperature and salinity. In a natural setting, oxygen is added to water by atmospheric diffusion at [...]