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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 …

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&nb …

As Fall is well underway and temperatures are dropping its time to start thinking about installing a de-icer to protect your dock, boats, lifts, and other infrastructure! Pond Pro is Canada's de-icing experts and we can answer all your questions about Kasco De-icers!Why do I need a de-icer?Ice expansion, ice jacking, and the blockage of gas exchange can have devastating consequences resulting in damage to hulls, boats, docks and fish kills. Maintaining ice-free areas or buffer zones can rel …

Pond Pro Water Testing ServicesNeed help identifying what is causing issues in your pond? Want custom product recommendations? Let us get to the root cause of your pond problems and find a solution tailored to your pond. With our new facility upgrades and lab partnerships we can now serve you better all across Canada!If your pond has the following problems, you may need to consider water testing: Murky waterAlgae/WeedsSludgeOdoursEutrophic pondWhy you should get your water testedSave Time …

Our team likes to run through a standard set of questions including presence of algae and type, presence of weeds and type, “muck,” and colour and consistency of water. These factors guide our treatment protocols. You can also check these out yourself using our Pond Pro Diagnostic Tool.Maybe you have observed what your pond’s conditions are - but what does all this mean? The presence of plants and the colour of the water are all indicators of overall pond health. While this topic is too extensiv …