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How to Prepare your Pond for Spring
Your pond, lake, or dugout experience significant changes when spring rolls around. Spring in Canada usually comes along with highly variable temperatures ranging from double digits in the positive range, down to double digits in the negative. We can also experience greater levels of precipitation from snow, sleet, rain, to hail. These environmental factors all take direct and indirect tolls on your pond, so make sure you know what happens to your pond every spring, and how you can best
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9th Sep 2024
What You Need to Know Before Winter: Getting your Pond & Aeration System Ready
Winter is inevitable
in Canada. Therefore, our products have been designed and tested for
Canada. We offer aeration systems that are highly durable and low maintenance, allowing
you to aerate your pond year-round. Always ensure that compressors are kept out
of the elements and are kept in an enclosed, fan-cooled, and ventilated cabinet
or shed.Many people
wonder if aeration in the winter is necessary. If your pond is not stocked with
fish then you do not need to run your aeration
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9th Sep 2024
Pond & Lake Aeration Diffusers
Aeration Diffusers for Ponds & Lakes in CanadaWhile there are multiple varieties of aeration diffusers for ponds and lakes, they are not all equal. While there are preferences for certain styles of diffusers for different applications, some simply are not comparable in dependability or efficiency.Micro-Bubble Diffusers For Bottom Aeration In Ponds, Lakes & Industrial ApplicationsThis style of diffuser works by releasing super fine microbubbles (only 1-3 mm) into the water from the bo
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9th Sep 2024
The Effects of Hot Weather on your Pond
Effect of heat on your pondThe warming temperatures that come along with summer weather increase the chances of adverse effects on ponds and lakes. Sunlight and air temperature contribute to the water increasing rapidly which can negatively impact the pond ecosystem. Thermal stratification causes warm water to rise, which depletes oxygen from lower parts of the pond. Low amounts of oxygen in ponds puts fish at risk and gives algae the opportunity to grow. Luckily there are many solutions to
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9th Sep 2024
Duckweed Control And Management In Ponds & Lakes In Canada
Duckweed Control & Prevention in Canadian Ponds, Dugouts & Lakes Duckweed is a problem that plagues many Canadian ponds, lakes and dugouts, however it can be removed and even better – it can be prevented!Chemical-Free Duckweed Removal In Canadian Ponds & Lakes Duckweed removal is difficult as there is only one certified herbicide in Canada that straight up kills Duckweed. The herbicide that kills duckweed is a glyphosate called Reward. This chemical has been shown to cause canc
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9th Sep 2024