How does a Photo Bioreactor help your pond? This term sounds like a NASA project but it really is quite simple and may already be happening in your pond to maintain a balance between water quality and nutrient management. A photo bioreactor (PBR) processes sunlight and nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous, [...]
Owning a private pond in upstate New York is a rewarding experience, but maintaining its health and aesthetic appeal requires ongoing care and attention. From the sparkling water to the surrounding ecosystem, your pond is an investment that requires proper upkeep to thrive. Creating and following a pond maintenance [...]
This is one of several research articles that we have studied to learn how deciduous leaves contribute to increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorous in pond water. The author of this article is John R. Dorney and was published in Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 28 (1986)
After the basin frame is constructed and leveled, position the two pieces of 30mil liner. The larger piece is for the basin and the other piece is for the return raceway. It is helpful to dig a shallow channel from the basin frame to the pond edge before placing the [...]
If you have a flat level location next to your pond for placing a Country Pond Filter you may avoid the need to excavate with equipment. We have tested a variety of common building materials that can be used to build a basin frame. treated wood 4" x 4" or [...]
As mentioned on the previous blog it is important to have the basin full of water and the system flowing before you start trimming the liner just in case an adjustment is needed or you have soft soil (sand)beneath the filter. When trimming the raceway liner it is best to [...]