Benefits of Soil Testing
Pond seepage can be one of the most frustrating and difficult conditions to correct in pond construction. One day the pond is full. Thirty days later the water level has ...
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Product Review: Bo-Jo Fish Light
During visits to the supermarket, we see natural and organic products to improve our diets. Bo-Jo Fish Light offers the same benefit for fish. They make a great holiday gift ...
Plankton Growth
In recent weeks, has your pond lost its appealing green color? Have you noticed the water clearing and increased visibility in depth? No concern. It's a fall decline in plankton ...
Don’t Stock Fish From Other Ponds
Last month we mentioned not planting outside vegetation. While on the subject, the same is true for fish. We hear stories of fishermen calling buddies to report they have a ...
Winterizing Your Pond and Facilities
Most winters, we haven’t worried about ponds icing over—until the past few years. After portions of Lake Texoma froze, Biologist Chad Fikes heightened his awareness of conditions accompanying ...
Do You have Beaver Fever? (Not the Justin type)
Hiking around your pond this winter, watch for worn paths leading into the water. They commonly run from the creek behind the dam, up the backside of the dam, and ...
Are You Reading the Numbers on a Bag of Fish Food?
There are a lot of numbers and fine print on the tag of a fish food bag. The number you should scrutinize is protein percentage. The most important ingredient is ...
Waterfowl Waste is Beneficial to Your Pond
Waterfowl waste is a source of high nutrients in ponds. If large numbers of ducks or geese visit your pond this winter, carefully monitor water quality this spring as water ...
Noticing a Change in Activity Around the Feeder?
Noticing a change in activity around the feeder? Water temps in most regions have dipped to the low 60’s. That’s the range where fish feel the chill and appetites ...