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Windmill versus Electric Aeration - 10 things to consider when choosing aeration Technology has advanced so much that the once idealized windmill aeration system is becoming less and less popular. The industry leading electric aeration systems are superior to windmills, in so many ways that an electric aeration system is recommended if power is within 1500 feet. The cost of trenching power to the pond will be made up for in cost-savings and reliability of  high efficiency aeration …

       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 y …

As winter rolls around you may be left with unused pond products from the summer months and wondering if you can use them next year. The answer is, YES! Pond Pro’s products have long shelf lives and can readily be tucked away for continued use the following season! We do urge you to ensure that products are stored properly, so we have outlined general storage guidelines for some of our most popular products below: Bacteria: Pond Pro’s line up of beneficial bacteria is highly effec …

  How does it work? Bubbles are distributed along the length of a weighted bubble airline using compressed air. As the bubbles rise, they form a bubble “curtain” of warmer water from the bottom of the pond towards the surface. Water temperature is the primary factor that is going to influence de-icing. The depth, size and shape of the water body will also factor into heat retention. Pond Pro Canada has completed several in-house studies looking at the de-icing ability of our …

It is the fall season, the temperature is getting cooler, but you still see algae in your pond. You might be asking yourself: “should I still treat my pond?” This is a very common question asked by our customers and the answer depends on what you are trying to achieve. Algaecide: Naturally, algae begin to clear as the water temperature drops. This can be a slow process. Depending on what region you are in, your pond may still have algae late in the year. If this is an aesthetic co …