Denitrification in Ponds: Where Does All That Nitrogen Go?
Nature has a ‘get out of jail free’ card for nitrogen. Is your pond … Read more
How Nitrifying Bacteria Protect Fish from Ammonia
How Nitrifying Bacteria Protect Fish from Ammonia Nitrifying bacteria protect fish by converting toxic … Read more
Aerobic vs Anaerobic Bacteria: What Pond Owners Should Know
One bacteria smells like a swamp; the other cleans like a pro. The only … Read more
The Hidden Microbial Community Living in Pond Sediment
You can spend thousands dredging your pond, or you can let trillions of microbes … Read more
What Is Biological Oxygen Demand and Why Does It Matter in a Pond?
When the demand for oxygen outstrips the supply, your pond’s invisible engine stalls. Bacteria … Read more
How to Estimate the Age and Condition of a Pond from Its Sediment
Your pond’s bottom is a history book. Is it telling a story of health … Read more
Why Old Farm Ponds Become Harder to Manage
Old farm ponds become harder to manage because they accumulate decades of sediment and … Read more
How Sediment Gradually Changes the Ecology of an Aging Pond
Your pond is slowly trying to turn into a meadow. Here is how to … Read more
How to Tell Whether Your Pond Needs Dredging or Just Better Management
Before you spend thousands on a dredge, see if biological management can save your … Read more