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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 …

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 …

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 c …