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Experiment Conducted By: Neil WachowiczIntroductionThe tranquil beauty of a pond is often enhanced by the play of color on its surface. Pond dyes are a popular choice for achieving this effect, offering both aesthetics and functionality. But do you know what goes into making the right choice of pond dye for your specific needs? In this blog post, we take you on a journey through an experiment where one of our 2023 summer students compared two popular dyes and assessed their impact on various wat …

Kasco de-icers are essential tools for maintaining open water areas and preventing ice damage, making them a must-have for any waterfront property. Engineered for durability and performance, these de-icers effectively circulate water to create ice-free zones, protecting your docks, boats, and aquatic life from the harsh effects of winter. With versatile mounting options including suspension ropes (included with every de-icer), free-standing frames, dock mounts, and horizontal floats, you can eas …

       Thank you for purchasing a PondPro product and supporting a local Canadian family-owned business!We package many of our products in Canadian-made plastic pails, please don’t throw them in the garbage! Sustainability is important to us, and there are many ways that our packaging can be reused and recycled. We have compiled a list of things you can do with this pail at home, or where to donate them if you can't find a use!*Whatever you choose to do with your pail, b …

Tackling Duckweed – Treatment & PreventionWe’ve all seen it – a beautiful pond quickly taken over by duckweed. What starts as a few blooms on the shoreline quickly covers the whole pond. This quick growth leaves many people at a loss as to how to get rid of it for good. The best way to treat duckweed is to prevent it! With ongoing pond maintenance, duckweed growth can be limited and controlled.Duckweed is a flowering aquatic plant that consists of small oval leaves. It is unique among ot …

KM-60 & KM-120 Kasco Compressor Maintenance & TroubleshootingEvery year we get multiple calls from people reporting their compressor “died”. While the obvious solution to them is to get a new compressor, often the solution is much simpler and budget-friendly!Maintenance:All air compressors require some maintenance! However, there are two specific aspects of compressor maintenance that are crucial: rebuilds and air filters.Kasco Marine Teich-Aire Compressors (and most other air compressors) …