How Can I Tell if My Pond Is Healthy?
There is no such thing as a "healthy" or "unhealthy" pond.
Each pond has its own specific ecosystem, so a better question is,...
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Types of Pond Aerators and Their Maintenance
Pond aeration systems are a great way to help prevent low oxygen events as well as add to the aesthetics of your lake or pond. In...
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While habitat availability is important no matter the size of the body of water, managing habitat levels in shallow ponds or...
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10 Spring Pond Revival Tips
As the chilly grasp of winter begins to loosen, nature awakens, and so do our beloved ponds. Spring is the perfect time to...
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Oftentimes when people think of electrofishing, they think about an electrofishing survey as just a means to see what species of...
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Choosing the Right Forage Fish for Raising Trophy Bass
When it comes to choosing the proper forage species for your Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) there are several options...
I Don't See My Fish. Are They All Dead?
When the weather turns really hot for an extended period, or cold enough so the average water temps drop below 40 degrees, we...
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Natural vs. Artificial Pond Habitats: Which is Better?
Ponds, those serene pockets of water tucked away in nature's embrace, are not only picturesque but also crucial ecosystems. These...
Why Otters, Beavers and Muskrats are Bad for Ponds
If you have owned a pond for very long there is a good chance that you have run across some nuisance wildlife at one time or...
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Choosing The Best Fish Feed for Your Pond
You've decided to add supplemental feeding to your pond management plan so you can achieve your desired goals, but how do you...
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How to Identify Different Types of Turtles
If you’ve got a pond, chances are you have turtles, and, more than likely, you’ve got multiple species. Whether you consider them...
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What is a Fisheries Biologist?
Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is a fisheries biologist?” or “What does a fisheries biologist do on a daily basis?” The...