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As winter fades and ice recedes from your pond, your trout will start becoming more active—but when should you begin feeding them again, and how much should you feed? Feeding too early can waste food and degrade water quality while feeding too little can slow fish growth. In this guide, we’ll walk through the best time to start feeding, how much to feed as temperatures rise, and how to optimize feeding with the American Feeder H125 and Pond Pro Premium Trout Food.   When to Resu …

Finding both the surface area and volume of your pond, lake, or dugout can be an important step in pond maintenance. These are generally important measurements to be aware of when you have a property with bodies of water. The size of your water body will affect the amount of treatment you will need to apply or what systems you need to install as well as generally influencing parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen and nutrient concentration. Depending on the shape and size of your po …

Fish Stocking – What you need to know! Ponds and water features are beautiful additions to properties but you may be one of many people looking for a way to be more engaged with their project. Fish Stocking is a great way to do that! From watching the kids feed the fish, to waiting a few years to grow the 20 lb monster - stocking your pond with trout can add hours of enjoyment! The thought of stocking your pond for the first time can be intimidating but we have the go-to list to help …

Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) is a crucial parameter that directly impacts the health and survival of aquatic organisms in water bodies. In this blog post, we will explore what D.O. is, how it is measured, and why it matters for both aquatic ecosystems and human activities. Understanding Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) Dissolved Oxygen refers to the amount of oxygen gas dissolved in water. It is an essential element for aquatic life, as most aquatic organisms, including fish, insects, and plants, rely on o …

What is Aeration? Aeration is a process that involves introducing air or oxygen into water. It's typically achieved using various equipment and methods, such as diffusers, fountains, or surface aerators. These tools help distribute oxygen throughout a body of water, giving aquatic life access to what they need to survive. Why is Aeration Important? 1. Enhanced Oxygen Levels: Aeration increases the level of dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water. DO is essential for the respiration of fish, inver …