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Spring is here, and its time to turn your pond and lake aeration system back on, and start thinking about treatments again!Adding aeration to your pond, lake, or dugout is highly recommended to help keep your system aerobic, which stimulates “good bacteria” to help break down nutrients and organics from accumulating in your pond, prevents odours, and clarifies the water. Aeration is crucial if fish are present in your pond, to ensure adequate oxygen levels, and prevent fish kills. For ponds, lak …

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 …

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 rise …

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 distur …

What is Aeration?Aeration is a process that involves introducing air or oxygen into water. It's typically achieved using various equipment and methods, such as diffusers, fountains, or surface aerators. These tools help distribute oxygen throughout a body of water, giving aquatic life access to what they need to survive.Why is Aeration Important?1. Enhanced Oxygen Levels: Aeration increases the level of dissolved oxygen (DO) in the water. DO is essential for the respiration of fish, invertebra …