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How Can I Tell if My Pond Is Healthy

A water quality testwill tell you a lot about your pond's condition. We can test your sample right here at Pond King, or you can send it off to a lab such as the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Laboratory for a more detailed report. The 3 main things we look for in our water quality test are … See more

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Livewell Fish Health

WEBIn warm to hot water, (>75 degrees) a common practice is to keep ice in your boat to cool the water in the livewells. By cooling the water in your livewells you are accomplishing two things: cooler water allows greater …

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Understanding Good Algae Blooms in Ponds Pond King, …

WEBWhen we take measurements, we actually use a tool called a Secchi Disk (seen in the photo below). A beneficial phytoplankton bloom exhibits a secchi depth of 18-24” of visibility. Now, as you can imagine, clear …

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Livewell Additives and Treatments

WEBLivewell Additives and Treatments. By Ethan Stokes. The main purpose of livewell additives is to relieve stress on the fish, ensuring that your catch counts at weigh-in and increasing the survival rate of the fish when …

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Fish Habitat Basics

WEBFish Habitat Needs for Spring. During the spring, as water begins to warm, bass start to move shallow to spawn. Bass spawn in high shallow pockets and flats that are protected …

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3 Benefits of Pond Aeration

WEBIncreased oxygen, decreased gasses. Pond aeration is the process of increasing the amount of oxygen that the pond is able to absorb, as well as releasing harmful gasses from the pond. It is common to use an aerating …

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Aeration in the Winter

WEBAeration in the Winter. Proper aeration and circulation are an important part of the health of your pond or lake all year round, and winter is certainly no exception. In fact, while there may be an excess of dissolved oxygen in …

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Common Dam Problems

WEBPoor preparation, construction and or maintenance cause dam problems, too. Poor preparation or construction of pond dam can lead to ponds that will never hold water correctly. A perennial wet area or the presence of …

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I Don't See My Fish. Are They All Dead

WEBThe biologists record and then analyze the data to prepare comprehensive, custom reports to evaluate the health of the lake, and help you reach your fishery goals. Look for Fish in …

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10 Spring Pond Revival Tips

WEB5. Revitalizing Aquatic Plants: Spring is the ideal time to rejuvenate aquatic plants. Trim dead foliage and divide overgrown plants to encourage healthy growth. Consider …

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How to Identify Different Types of Turtles Pond King, Inc.

WEBRed-ear Sliders are the most common type of turtle to have in your pond. These are the turtles that you will see lined up on logs, rocks and along the bank basking in the sun. …

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How Pond Management Plans Vary Based on Your Goals

WEBWith the increased time spent in and around your pond comes the need to control unwanted and nuisance pests, such as mosquitoes, snakes, raccoons, etc. Keeping the pond …

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Mozambique Tilapia: The Best Algae Eating Fish for Ponds

WEBMozambique Tilapia, stocked at 10 lbs to the acre, provide a longer lasting and usually less expensive option for control of filamentous algae. For example, one treatment for a one …

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Best Strategies for Controlling Cattail Growth

WEBChemical treatment is a seasonally efficient and relatively cost-effective approach for controlling or eradicating Cattail growth. Systemic herbicides, like Glyphosate, used with …

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Floating Islands

WEBFloating islands are going to provide habitat for fish, nymphs, and other mosquito larva eating creatures. Mosquito larva and other small insects serve as a good meal for your …

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Pond and Lake Management in Texas

WEBAdding aeration can be a critical management aspect for smaller ponds or lakes, especially here in Texas. One of the biggest challenges of pond management in Texas is the …

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Aquatic Weed Control for Lakes and Ponds

WEBHowever, if left unchecked, aquatic vegetation can become a real threat to the health of your fishery. Some Aquatic Vegetation is a Good Thing. We talk about it all the time - all …

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Wildlife feeders: 101

WEBWildlife feeders: 101. Supplemental wildlife feeders are commonly used for wildlife viewing and hunting in Texas. Providing supplemental food is an important part of any …

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How often do you need to restock your pond

WEBIn general, if you are taking an active role in the management of your pond, chances are the population densities/proportions are well balanced and self-sustaining. In that case, you …

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Tips for White-tailed Deer Herd Management

WEBOptimal white-tailed deer herds will have some older, some middle aged, and some young deer. Productive deer herds are maintained at or below carrying capacity. Without …

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White-tailed Deer Herd Management: Does

WEBHealthy Does equal Healthy Fawns. Does are the foundation of your white-tailed deer herd. Maintaining their health and age structure is just as important for buck management as …

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