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Common Problems that can Affect your Pond
13 Dec 2012
There are several problems that can creep up in a backyard pond. If they aren’t kept in check, they can quickly and easily overrun your beautiful body of water in no time. Proper planning and a good maintenance plan can help you fight against many of these common pond problems. We here at Sanco Industries are here to help you with them.
Aquatic Weeds
Your pond’s natural ecosystem consists of these little plants. But we all know what happens when they get out of control. You want to use an aquatic herbicide that can help you to control them, keeping algae and weeds from turning your pond into a green soup. An injection of beneficial bacteria can help absorb the excess nutrients that can cause weeds to grow wild.
Muddy Water
Muddy water can be caused by many different things. Strong winds blowing over the surface of the water can stir up sediment (and add more to it!). Loose dirt near the edges can easily be knocked into the water, causing murky conditions. In order to help settle the particles out of the water, a good pond dye or colorant can assist.
Fish Kills
Oxygen depletion is a fast acting process that can be mistaken for chemical pesticide. The difference is in the case of oxygen depletion bigger fish die first fish can be seen at the surface "gulping" for air. Possible source of your fish kill is excessive algae populations. Algaecides and aeration of your pond can help control this backyard pond problem so you can enjoy the peace of the afternoon, lazily casting your fishing rod.
Sanco offers a wide range of pond care products to tackle these and other backyard pond problems with a comprehensive pond management plan. Contact us with any questions about our products or pond care.
Aquatic Weeds
Your pond’s natural ecosystem consists of these little plants. But we all know what happens when they get out of control. You want to use an aquatic herbicide that can help you to control them, keeping algae and weeds from turning your pond into a green soup. An injection of beneficial bacteria can help absorb the excess nutrients that can cause weeds to grow wild.
Muddy Water
Muddy water can be caused by many different things. Strong winds blowing over the surface of the water can stir up sediment (and add more to it!). Loose dirt near the edges can easily be knocked into the water, causing murky conditions. In order to help settle the particles out of the water, a good pond dye or colorant can assist.
Fish Kills
Oxygen depletion is a fast acting process that can be mistaken for chemical pesticide. The difference is in the case of oxygen depletion bigger fish die first fish can be seen at the surface "gulping" for air. Possible source of your fish kill is excessive algae populations. Algaecides and aeration of your pond can help control this backyard pond problem so you can enjoy the peace of the afternoon, lazily casting your fishing rod.
Sanco offers a wide range of pond care products to tackle these and other backyard pond problems with a comprehensive pond management plan. Contact us with any questions about our products or pond care.