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Outdoor Water Solutions
Are you observing a slick on the surface of your pond that resembles lime green paint?  During summer months, it can disrupt water quality. Blue green algae are interesting creatures. Normally, when people hear algae, they think of plants and rightfully so, most algae are plants. However, the blue...
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Having a pond without turtles is nearly an impossibility. In some ponds you  may not see the turtles, while in other ponds they are highly visible and bask in the sun on the shoreline and from the water. Do larger quantities of turtles endanger my pond? This is a...
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Aeration has contributed great strides toward improving lake environments. Another natural treatment gaining popularity to cleanse water is beneficial microbes, or bacteria. Microbes influence water quality as they interact with water chemistry, oxygen, circulation, and temperatures. Depending on the type bacteria in a pond, it can make or break...
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Got a murky pond? Â Here are standard procedures pond doctors use to diagnose the source. The first step is determining if murkiness is caused by activity in or around the pond. Is there a large population of carp, catfish, or other bottom feeders fanning up sediment? Are livestock frequently...
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Aeration Algae Control Aeration is a great cost effective way to cut down the amount of algae in your pond. Aeration is a great way to de-stratify your pond or lake. Aeration prevents algae by increasing the movement of the water in your pond Outdoor Water Solutions has...
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Mechanical Algae Control Mechanical solutions to pond algae are great for last minute algae removal. Whether raking, pulling, or skimming these labor intensive tasks get the job done. However, it is important to realize that this is only a temporary fix, much like a bandaid. This method is good...
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Biological Algae Control One of the many ways to control the algae levels in your pond is through biological methods. Technological advances in microbial research has led to many products that blend microbes that are beneficial to your pond. These products support the microbes that are currently in your...
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Chemical Algae Control Chemicals can be a quick and effective way to control the algae levels in your pond. Any product that has a copper formulation is generally suggested for algae treatment, but it can quickly become cost prohibitive. An alternative to using copper is a liquid peroxide, which...
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Fish Algae Control Adding fish to your pond can be a great way control the algae levels in your pond. Tilapia is the number one species for algae control, however they can be restricted by state Fish and Game Agencies. It is important to check and see which species...
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Sunlight Reduction Algae Control Limiting the amount of sunlight is effective in managing filamentous algae, but not eliminating other species. Pond dyes produce different shades of color that block the sunlight, and are safe to use for plants or algae. You can find several of these items here on...
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Nutrient Reduction Algae Control Plants need nutrients to grow, algae included. Â Reducing the amount of nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus, will limit the amount of algae present in your lake or pond. No one will be able to eliminate nutrients completely, especially if you have a fishery. Nitrogen and...
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7 Way to Control Algae It’s that time of the year, when winter is holding on ferociously, spring is around the corner, and summer is not far behind. As managers of lakes and ponds its time to reassess our annual algae and vegetation management plans/prescriptions. As a professional we...
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