Is Pond Dye Safe for Fish?
Is it dye, or is it a security system for your fish? The answer … Read more
When Dredging Is the Only Real Solution
When the muck is too deep for ‘free’ biology, you have to pay the … Read more
How to Measure Pond Depth Correctly
To measure pond depth correctly, establish a systematic grid or transect layout across the … Read more
Filamentous Algae: Identification, Causes, Benefits, and Management Guide
Last Updated: July 2026 Filamentous algae are among the most common—and frustrating—problems pond owners … Read more
Chara (Muskgrass): Identification, Benefits, and Management Guide
Last Updated: July 2026 If you’ve found a bright green, bushy plant covering the … Read more
Southern Naiad (Najas guadalupensis): Identification, Benefits, and Control Guide
Last Updated: July 2026 Southern naiad (Najas guadalupensis), also known as bushy pondweed, southern … Read more
Why Some Ponds Never Get String Algae
Tired of the chemical cycle? Some ponds are built to resist algae from the … Read more
Why Beneficial Bacteria Need Oxygen to Work
Beneficial bacteria, specifically aerobic nitrifiers like Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter, require oxygen to act as … Read more
Coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum): Identification, Benefits, and Control Guide
Last Updated: July 2026 If you’ve discovered a thick, dark green plant growing beneath … Read more