http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog Pond Algae Solutions Blog Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do You Have An Interesting Pond Story? A few weeks ago we received a couple of neat pictures of a Bullfrog named Jabba that has dined on small birds and now what appears to be a pretty good sized fish! And here's another angle on the feast... Bullfrog's are really quite ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/11/18/amazing-pond-stories-including-jabba-the-bullfrog/ What Do Birds Have To Do With Ponds? It may sound odd to include the topic of birds and bird feeders on a pond algae website but I would be remiss to not mention the subject of bird feeders as we near the holidays. You see a handful of years ago, ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/11/17/were-going-to-the-birds-and-more/ For anyone who has read much of our material at Pond Algae Solutions, it's widely known that we like to use and recommend pond plants to help balance out a pond. This is obviously one of the most natural and cost effective ways to keep algae from developing, and ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/09/04/whats-your-favorite-pond-plant/ There’s no question that emerging technology over the last few decades as helped pond owners create better looking ponds. Unfortunately along with all of these advances comes the inevitable confusion of what’s best for a particular pond situation. Today I want to address two very useful tools in pond algae ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/08/21/ultra-violet-filtration-vs-ultrasonic-algae-control-technologies-compete/ For many pond owners, there is an issue that can really frustrate the most diligent spirits. And why shouldn’t it. Afterall, cloudy water makes it hard to see your fish, or enjoy the clear and pristine water that we all dream of. As I tell folks time and time ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/07/31/solving-the-cloudy-water-problem-in-your-pond/ So how do I know what type of Healthy Pond product is right for my pond? This is a common question for anyone considering using a natural bacterial treatment or more specifically any pond owner who is either using or wanting to use the Healthy Ponds line of products. The first key ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/07/25/how-do-i-know-what-healthy-pond-product-is-right-for-my-pond/ I've never minded a bit of manual algae removal from my backyard pond. It sort of goes with the territory. If I keep having a problem with algae outbreaks I think I'll get in touch with the current experts on the topic. I may have to go to China ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/07/04/is-pond-algae-removal-an-olympic-event/ In the midst of summer, it’s a common question. How much does sun exposure affect algae growth? And like most answers, the correct one might range from a little to a lot. Isn’t that always how it is? Every pond is different in how it responds to sun ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/07/04/a-pond-in-the-sun/ It’s hot, it’s steamy, and no, it’s not a romance novel. It’s the summer weather in most of the country as we move into June and July. This is a perfect time to talk about a phenomenon that often occurs during this time of year and it’s not ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/06/13/the-inverted-pond-its-a-bad-day-for-fish/ When pond algae starts to prosper in your watergarden, most of us will try anything to get rid of it. We pull out our arsenal of algae fighting tools, get busy with the rakes, add whatever we have in the shed to the water, or start scanning the online ... http://pondalgaesolutions.com/blog/2008/06/05/pond-algae-treatments-and-combined-chaos/