When extreme heat arrives, most pond owners worry about the water getting too warm. But the biggest danger to pond fish is often not the heat itself. It is the sudden drop in oxygen that can happen when water temperatures rise. Warm, still water holds less dissolved oxygen than cooler water. At the same time, fish, bacteria, algae and decaying organic matter all place extra demand on the oxygen available in the pond. This is why a pond that looks fine one day can become a serious problem very...

How FishLife Pond Services helps protect ponds during warm and hot weather Warm weather can be beautiful for pond owners. Fish are more active, plants are growing, and the pond becomes a real feature of the garden or landscape. But hot weather also brings one of the most serious risks to pond health: oxygen depletion. When oxygen levels drop too low, fish can become stressed very quickly. In severe cases, oxygen depletion can lead to sudden fish losses, sometimes overnight or early in the...

How FishLife Pond Services helps reduce algae, cyanobacteria and nutrient problems in larger water bodies Algae and cyanobacteria blooms are often a sign that a pond or lake has too much available phosphate in the water. Phosphate is one of the main nutrients that feeds algae growth. When levels are too high, water can become green, murky or covered in blooms. In larger ponds and lakes, this can affect oxygen levels, fish health, plant growth and the overall balance of the ecosystem. For...