Learning Centre - All Articles

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 …

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 concern for yo …

Pond and lake dye has numerous benefits for your pond! Not only can pond and lake dye converts dreary and murky body of water into a beautiful, natural- blue or turquoise oasis, but it can also reduce algae blooms and weed growth, and help protect your fish from birds.Pond Pro offers a beautiful blue dye to give your pond a natural blue tone, as well as turquoise to make your pond or lake look like a cool, rocky mountain spring.How does pond dye benefit your pond?Weed and alg …

Maintaining a beautiful and healthy pond or lake shoreline is essential for both aesthetic appeal and ecological balance. However, pesky shoreline weeds can quickly take over, affecting water quality, aquatic life, and recreational activities. In this blog post, we will explore the common types of shoreline weeds and various methods of effective removal to keep your pond or lake pristine.Effective Shoreline Weed Removal MethodsManual Removal: For small local areas, manual removal is a viabl …

IntroductionBoth duckweed and algae can be found in nutrient rich and slow-moving or still water bodies. In many cases, algae and duckweed are found together in fast-forming and dense patches on the surface, making it hard to differentiate the two. In this blog post, we will help you identify duckweed and algae so that you can adapt your pond treatment strategies accordingly. Separation TestPlace a stick in your water. Duckweed or blue-green algae will generally break apart when d …