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Algae is a very common problem throughout American ponds. If not treated early it can quickly turn your beautiful healthy pond into an overgrown slough. However, algae is very treatable! Both proactively (which is preferred) and reactively, algae can be managed!Algae PreventionPreventative algae treatment is easy, economical and low-maintenance. Algae prevention is also far more economical that treating it after it has taken over your pond.In over 20 years of running a fish farm, we have discove …

Algae Control is Possible with Pond and Lake MaintenanceAlgae is a very common problem throughout ponds in America. If not treated early it can quickly turn your beautiful healthy pond into an overgrown slough. However, algae is very treatable! Both proactively (which is preferred) and reactively, algae can be managed!Algae Prevention And ControlPreventative algae treatment is easy, economical and low-maintenance. Algae prevention is also far more economical that treating it after it has taken o …

Winter is inevitable in parts of North America. Therefore, our products have been designed and tested in the coldest parts of North America. Our Can-Air aeration systems are highly durable and low maintenance, allowing you to aerate your pond year-round. Always ensure that compressors are kept out of the elements and are kept in an enclosed, fan-cooled, and ventilated cabinet or shed.Many people wonder if aeration in the winter is necessary. If your pond is not stocked with fish then y …

Effect of heat on your pondThe warming temperatures that come along with summer weather increase the chances of adverse effects on ponds and lakes. Sunlight and air temperature contribute to the water increasing rapidly which can negatively impact the pond ecosystem. Thermal stratification causes warm water to rise, which depletes oxygen from lower parts of the pond. Low amounts of oxygen in ponds puts fish at risk and gives algae the opportunity to grow. Luckily there are many solutions to keep …

Thank you for purchasing a Pond Pro product and supporting a local North American family-owned business!We package many of our products in North American made plastic pails, please don’t throw them in the garbage! Sustainability is important to us, and there are many ways that our packaging can be reused and recycled. We have compiled a list of things you can do with this pail at home, or where to donate them if you can't find a use!*Whatever you choose to do with your pail, be sure to give it a …