Description
Ugly Tree Fish Habitat
Adding an OWS Ugly Tree Fish Habitat will provide a much needed infrastructure to support healthy fish in your pond. This one-of-a-kind product provides a simple, yet effective solution for spawning and feeding areas.
Primarily, the Ugly Tree Fish Habitat serves as an excellent spawning habitat. Its tree design provides numerous nooks and crannies, creating an ideal environment for fish to lay and protect their eggs. This increases the survival rate of the eggs and contributes to a more stable and thriving fish population over time.
Additionally, the habitat acts as an effective feeding area. It attracts an array of insects and microorganisms that are a natural food source for fish. The OWS Ugly Tree Fish Habitat ensures that the fish have ample nourishment, which is vital for their growth and health. In most ponds, small fish fry are eaten by bass, bluegill and other predator fish when they are small and have limited food value. The Ugly Tree Fish Habitat provides tons of protection for these small fish to survive and not get eaten. The food value of a 3″ or 4″ fish is 1,000 times more than if it’s 1/8″.
What Makes the Ugly Tree Fish Habitat Different:
- Each Ugly Tree Fish Habitat includes over 1,000,000 individual leaflets that promote and hold periphyton (which is a mixture of algae, cyanobacteria, heterotrophic microbes and detritus) which is critical to small fish fry growth.
- Can be placed in groups of 4-8 trees for optimal coverage.
- Provides shelter and protection for juvenile fish allowing them to grow with protection from predators like bass, catfish and other pan fish.
Ugly Tree Fish Habitat Includes:
- (3) “bushes” that connect to create (1) Ugly Tree Fish Habitat
- (1) Bottom Fork
- (1) Vertical support float
Optional Accessory:
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- Extra Bottom Forks to turn 1 Ugly Tree Fish Habitat into either 2 or 3 Ugly bushes
- Click here to buy additional forks
Customer Supplied Accessories:
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- 1 or 2 cell cement block for base support
Target Fish: Younger fish and/or prey fish. Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and White Crappie
Ideal Water Depth: 5-12 feet
Optimal Configuration is as follows:
The Ugly Tree is best utilized in configurations to create underwater small “CLUSTERS” or large “forests.” No one configuration fits all needs, and the manager is encouraged to use the best configuration for each project. The most common configuration is the “8 Pattern,” as displayed below. Suggested trees per acre range from a minimum of 16 trees if habitat exists, such as vegetation or riprap rock, to 24 or more trees if no habitat exists.
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How to Put the Full Ugly Tree Fish Habitat Together in 4 EASY STEPS!
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| A. Open the box and make sure you have everything. (green cap not pictured) | B. Make sure you find the top, middle, and bottom. The top and bottom will have longer branches. | C. Clip each section together. | D. Thread fork with proper size block. Use a float when horizontal positioning is essential. When the float is used a two-cell block is needed. If the float is not used, a one-cell block is sufficient. |
How to Put the Ugly Tree Fish Habitat Bushes Together
Ugly Tree Fish Habitat Product FAQ:
- Where should you place your Ugly Tree Fish Habitat? Fully assembled artificial fish habitats should be positioned in shallow water, between 5 to 12 feet deep. Ideal locations include near points, boat docks, or coves.
- What type of fish will use Ugly Tree Fish Habitat? This habitat is primarily designed for younger fish and prey fish. Species such as Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and White Crappie are particularly likely to use this artificial fish habitat.
- How does the Ugly Tree Fish Habitat work? This artificial habitat rapidly becomes covered in algae, which is highly beneficial. Fish prefer algae-covered habitats over bare ones, as the algae not only provides a more natural environment but also supports a food source for the fish through the invertebrates it attracts.
