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Dealing with Planktonic Algae: Strategies for Control and Maintenance Dec 13, 20223 min read Dealing with Planktonic Algae: Strategies for Control and Maintenance Good day all…. Planktonic Algae Blue Green Algae (Cyanobacteria)                       Green Planktonic They are widely diversified in form. Planktonic algae are single celled... Read article Pond Design : A Crucial Component of Pond Health Dec 8, 20226 min read Pond Design : A Crucial Component of Pond Health If you build it…They will come. Wait…What? The pond… Build a pond, and they will all come to fawn over the splendid brilliance on your property…….and perhaps take in a ballgame!... Read article Adding lights to your backyard watergarden and waterfall Dec 1, 20223 min read Adding lights to your backyard watergarden and waterfall What’s up, Lads and Lasses? I believe that lighting up a watergarden so that it can be enjoyed after the sun sets is 75{6c8836d2f3445d168e6feed4277a5cf4d20a1a56684abb3f87851dccb... Read article Growing Big Healthy Fish in Your Pond Nov 29, 20225 min read Growing Big Healthy Fish in Your Pond Why do fish behave differently in ponds than in large natural systems? Excellent question! Let’s explore that, shall we……. Whether it’s gamefish like bass or walleye….. Or Wate... Read article Pond Design II: 3 Pro Tips to Make Your Pond the Best It Can Be. Nov 24, 20225 min read Pond Design II: 3 Pro Tips to Make Your Pond the Best It Can Be. BEHOLD! THESE TO COULD BE YOURS!     Or maybe watergardens are your thing…..   In a previous article, I discussed the basics of pond design (please refer to Pond Design).  Durin... Read article Winterize your Pond: Keep your Fish Alive and Make Springtime Easier Nov 22, 20224 min read Winterize your Pond: Keep your Fish Alive and Make Springtime Easier     Greetings from the Great White North! Moving into the late fall and winter months, one must adjust our management strategies and prepare for drastically different conditions... Read article Fountain Aerators Vs Diffused Aerators Nov 15, 20222 min read Fountain Aerators Vs Diffused Aerators Hello friends….. I get many questions every week as to the nature of fountains vs diffused aerators.  They are different, they perform different tasks, and most often it matters... Read article Protect Your Investment: How to Choose a Best Quality Contractor Nov 10, 20222 min read Protect Your Investment: How to Choose a Best Quality Contractor How is it that with all of the data on the internet...... All of the potential for continuing education and training.... All of the professional advice.... All of the watch-dog ... Read article 3 Types of pond aeration: Which is best for your pond? Nov 8, 20225 min read 3 Types of pond aeration: Which is best for your pond? There are many different strategies of aeration that we, as pond managers, have readily available to us. The strategy and type of system you pick truly matters in regards to how... Read article Pond Snails Volume II: Invasive Pond Snails & Strategies Nov 3, 20223 min read Pond Snails Volume II: Invasive Pond Snails & Strategies Welcome back to the assorted works of a very busy Freshwater Biologist.  A couple of seasons ago I penned an article about pond snails and meanwhile a few invasive snails have b... Read article Filtering Waterfalls and why they are important Oct 7, 20222 min read Filtering Waterfalls and why they are important Salutations and such…… I get this question from both contractors and clients alike…. What’s with this giant plastic tub at the top of my waterfall? Do I really need it?  Atlanti... Read article

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