Tag Archives: Sludge

Duckweed control

Duckweed, otherwise known as Lemna Minor, is that tiny little leaf that floats all over the surface of the water.  Although it only has small roots that dangle down into the water, it’s the build up organic mud/sludge/silt on the … Continue reading

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Your Pond In Spring

As the weather warms up, the water temperature will rise and the pond life that has been dormant during the winter hibernation will start to wake up and become active.  If you have a biological filter this will also spring … Continue reading

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Pond Odour, Mud and Sludge

Muddy sludge is made up from such things as dead weed, rotting leaves and fish excrement. When the good aerobic bacteria in your pond become inactive, the bad anaerobic bacteria take over which causes the mud to smell.  Aquaplancton stimulates … Continue reading

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Dredging of Lakes and Moats

Apart from the huge cost of dredging a lake there are other disadvantages.  The disruption to the surrounding areas can be a problem, but the cost to wildlife is incalculable because, when you throw away the bad stuff, you are … Continue reading

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