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Fountains, Aeration & Thermocline
A fountain is a water feature, typically large and ornamental, used to display water or other substances, to generate a graceful arc or...

Bill Kelley
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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Using Sonar and Echo-Mapping on Pond and Lake Survey's
At Lake Master Pros, over the last few years we have added Sonar and Echo-Mapping to the list of services we offer. This allows us to...

Bill Kelley
Feb 27, 20221 min read
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Understanding pH (A Case Study from Lake Master Pros)
I am working with a customer on High pH levels of their lake. This info can help understand how ph works and overall health of pond. In...

Bill Kelley
Mar 28, 20202 min read
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Stocking my Pond
#StockMyPond #Stockingmypond Many people ask the simple question. What is a good stocking for my pond. That question depends on a few...

Bill Kelley
Dec 14, 20192 min read
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What do Crappie Eat..
Unlike bluegill and catfish, Crappie need a live food source to forage on. They like all fry depend on zooplankton to survive. Daphnia...

Bill Kelley
Dec 13, 20181 min read
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Waste & Sludge Reducers Why Macro-Zyne by Kasco
Kasco’s Macro-Zyme Beneficial Bacteria is the perfect choice to control and eliminate sludge and foul odors in tanks, ponds, and lakes. ...
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Oct 18, 20182 min read
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Catching the Big Fish.
Why are my Bass all the same size and I am not catching larger Bass? This is a very common problem with most ponds or lakes. This is...

Bill Kelley
Oct 12, 20161 min read
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Electrofishing How does it work?
An electrofishing survey is the most effective pond and lake management tools available today. With the proper equipment, we are able to...

Bill Kelley
Sep 7, 20161 min read
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Temperature Problems
Now that we understand some basics of dissolved oxygen, we can get back to the temperature problems in your pond. Temperature problems...

Bill Kelley
Jan 20, 20152 min read
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN
Have you ever been swimming in a pond or lake in late summer and noticed the top few feet of water is like bath water and below that, the...

Bill Kelley
Jan 20, 20152 min read
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BENEFITS OF AERATION
Aeration is an integral part of your entire pond ecosystem and is also a tool to effectively manage aquatic plant growth. The most...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20153 min read
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POND ENVIRONMENT TREATMENTS
Altering the pond environment can be an effective solution to aquatic plant problems. Changing the habitat the aquatic plants grow in can...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20153 min read
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BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTS
Organisms can be used to help control and prevent aquatic weed growth in ponds. Biological treatments may not work as fast as chemical...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20152 min read
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CHEMICAL TREATMENTS
There are several chemical treatment options available for aquatic plant problems. Some treat certain aquatic plants better than other...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20152 min read
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Physical/Mechanical Treatments
Physical and mechanical treatments can often be the simplest and very effective, but also are time consuming and can require a lot of...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20152 min read
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Emergent Aquatic Vegetation
Emergent aquatic plants grow in shallow areas, usually along the banks of ponds or lakes, or in shallow marshy areas. Some may not be...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20152 min read
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Submerged Aquatic Plants
There is a plethora of submerged aquatic plant species. Some may be more prevalent in certain areas than others. Submerged aquatic...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20153 min read
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Floating Aquatic Plants
As the name implies, these are plants that are free floating at the surface or have leaves that float. They typically have some sort of...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20153 min read
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Cause: Nutrients
Aquatic plants, whether desirable or undesirable, can quickly take over a pond or lake that has too many nutrients available. Nutrients...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20151 min read
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Aquatic Plant Introduction
There is a wide array of aquatic plants. There are many species and varieties that are beautiful, add to your ponds function and...

Bill Kelley
Jan 18, 20152 min read
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