Pond Management
There are few things more unsightly than a stagnant pond, overgrown with algae and producing an awful odor. What's more, a stagnant pond creates an unsuitable environment for producing healthy fish. And when fish aren't present, a pond becomes an excellent breeding ground for those pesky mosquitoes.
It is that time of year again, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the water in the lakes is starting to turn green.
One of the ways we control weeds in our pond is by using grass carp. They're big, ugly fish, but they do the job.
Aquatic Specialist Jack Whetstone at Clemson University says grass carp do a great job of controlling certain aquatic weeds.
Pond owners are turning to aeration systems to keep their water from stagnating. Aeration adds oxygen necessary for a healthy pond.
If you live in a cold climate and you're worried about the health of your fish during the winter months, windmill pond aeration may be the answer.
If you have a pond on your acreage and want to keep fish alive over the winter, it's important to make sure oxygen is able to circulate in the water.
There are several new products on the market that can help you control weeds and algae before they become a problem.
When ponds ice over, the plants and animals living underwater can be in danger. One way to help keep things healthy is to keep snow off the ice.
When boating season is over, you winterize your boat and put it into storage, but what about your dock?
Whether a fish kill is caused by pollution, oxygen depletion or stress, it's important to take quick action to prevent it from happening again.
To reduce the risk of spreading VHS fish virus, be cautious when fishing or stocking your backyard pond.
For your livestock, consuming water is actually more important than consuming food. However, this doesn't mean you should allow your livestock to drink from your pond.
Many pond problems are solved by installing a fountain. It has a recirculating, submersible electric pump with a spray jet that spews the water as high as you like while aerating the pond at the same time.
