It is not too early (or too late) to plan a strategy for keeping your ponds clean this spring and summer. Maintaining pond clarity is a common challenge, as the heavy use of fertilizers creates nutrient rich runoff, leading toMore…
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The Flooded Skimmer: A Next-Level Filtration Method
by Roger and Melody Sears, Since I began building ponds more than 30 years ago, technology has come a long way. Some of the best improvements have been the skimmer and waterfall box systems. They allow for continuous cleaning ofMore…
Natural Biological Methods to Boost Pond Clarity and Fish Health
Like many other important but seemingly insignificant factors in life, microorganisms play a prominent role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Bacteria, fungi and yeast occur naturally in the environment, breaking down waste contaminants (e.g., organic waste and oil spills) andMore…
Aqua-5 Plus is Being Devoured in Europe
Environmental Alternatives’ brand-new aquatic probiotic, Aqua-5 Plus, is flying off the shelves all over Europe! Aqua-5 Plus is made with a top-of-the-line blend of 5 strains of lactobacillus acidophilus as the #1 ingredient. These strains have been selected for ourMore…
Keys to Keeping a Clean Pond Floor
No backyard oasis would be complete without a beautiful koi pond or water garden as its centerpiece. We make a living pouring our experience, knowledge, God-given artistic ability and personal blood, sweat and tears into creating masterpieces that our customersMore…
Upgrading Pond Filtration in an Undersized Pond
Over the last decade, more than 35 percent of our pond construction contracts have involved remodeling existing ponds. While this is an important statistic that cannot be ignored, the really surprising fact is, we are removing beautiful ponds that haveMore…
Scotts and UltraClear Now Offered by Universal Pond Supply
Universal Pond Supply is proud to announce new products in its sales portfolio from Scotts and UltraClear. Scotts is an American-made, family-owned business that is an industry leader in pond products. Its Display Fountain Aerators are the best way toMore…
Chemistry and Chemical Testing of Pond Water
Most people believe that if their pond’s water is clear, it is also clean and viable. However, this is not always the case. It’s important to know that biological and chemical changes in water are often not visible. Only throughMore…
Airmax Announces Pond Logic WipeOut Herbicide
Airmax is pleased to introduce the newest addition to its Pond Logic pond and lake treatment line, Pond Logic WipeOut. EPA-registered WipeOut is an easy-to-apply, fish-safe, systemic herbicide used to control persistent pond weeds all season. WipeOut can control evenMore…
Clear Pond Products Makes a Move
Since 1978, Clear Pond Products has been developing mixtures and solutions to help clear your pond of unwanted debris, algae and unappealing water colors. The company recently underwent a management change and moved its headquarters to Wheeling, Illinois. However, itsMore…