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With summer fully underway, many of us are enjoying our backyard ponds, dugout, and lakes for aesthetic purposes, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and more! With that being said, the warm weather, sunshine, and runoff can result in unwanted algae blooms, weed growth, and smelly water making our ponds less desirable. As frustrating as this may be, we urge you NOT to bleach or add chlorine into your pond to try and eliminate weeds, algae, bacteria, or odours.Bleaching or chlorinating your pond may see …

When it comes to aerating a pond or lake, two popular methods are bottom diffused aeration and fountain aeration. Each method has its advantages and is suitable for different situations.Bottom Diffused Aeration:Also known as aeration by diffusers or bubble aeration, bottom diffused aeration involves the installation of an air compressor on the shore. Air is pumped through weighted sinking airline to diffusers placed at the bottom of the pond or lake. The diffusers release small bubbles that …