Five Tips For a Healthy Pond

[@FrederickDunn]

Thank you, this was very helpful. Since I often do photography of people in the water, it's very important to know that the water is safe for people. I've ordered test kits. Much appreciated.

[@MrSirlulzalot]

Good point! 👍

[@pancake_ghosty]

You saved my life with this. I took on a big pond project and I hadn't a clue where to start. I can already see some issues that you highlighted in this video so thank you!

[@jupitereye4322]

How much does it cost to build a small-mid size pond? I have no idea where to start and how to budget something like this.

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Tip # 0 start with a very well designed pond. Most people rely on luck. Also, most ponds across the northern have of the US can become good trout habitat. The deep water is cool enough, it just lacks the water quality for cold water fish to survive. Insightful guidance can turn a warm water pond into trout habitat despite what most people think.

[@BloodyKnives66]

Buying a house right now with a small pond, it's full of tree limbs but otherwise the water is that cloudy color you said was good for fish. Should I remove the tree limbs, and my dog likes to swim so guess that's not a good idea for the pond? I want a few fish in it e eventually. Thanks good informative video 👍

[@dylanpage4106]

What two species should I stock if I just want a fun small fishing pond

[@jonathanjoyhill6500]

Very good video. Thank you

[@raishabanu4436]

That was very helpful. We have e.coli infection in our pond. Is there a helpful link to overcome it?. Thanks!

[@chadgeri]

Thank you! Very helpful video indeed.

[@thuggfrogg]

Great video. Thanks a ton! Super useful presentation!

[@dreamceramics]

Thank you for this excellent presentation. Which native species, specifically short sedges would you recommend to be planted on a bank of a small pond in New Jersey? Thank you very much for your help.

[@NYOOOOW]

Nuisance wildlife had me cracking 😝 Stupid birbs

[@tebelshaw9486]

Maybe just post a sign saying, "No wildlife by order of Governor WOLF." 🐺

[@NYOOOOW]

@@tebelshaw9486 😂😝

[@mrsjokerstout]

Murder birbs are terrifying lol

[@TiaraPoodles]

@@tebelshaw9486 Just put up the name Gov. Wolf - that will send most wildlife detouring!

[@tebelshaw9486]

@@TiaraPoodles Glad I left PA for Florida. We have the best Governor in the country! Go, Ron! 😎

[@Nick-vl7lk]

There is never a proper use of herbicide in a pond, even if you had a highly invasive species, in which case you'd be better off draining the pond entirely. I cannot believe some people have to be told aquatics plants are beneficial to pond health. And don't employee the use of invasive species to control plant growth, and fish, especially Carp will cause a huge nutrient overload in a pond. Also if you want a clearer pond water, Carp are not the answer as they will forage the bottom stirring up the bottom. For many ponds, the first few years can see large algal blooms as the pond ecosystem develops . Almost any other treatments, other than physical algal removal at the beginning will just have you chasing your tail for the rest of the pond's life. At least 30-60% of a pond should be covered in aquatic plants.

[@oldauntzibby4395]

@Ryan Edwards Companies like chemlawn advocate for spraying everyone's lawn with weed-killer, but that doesn't make it right. Companies that make money poisoning the land and water will always tell you it's a good thing and can be done safely, but there is no safe level of poison. I'm glad you do a lot of research and want to better the world. Keep learning about non-chemical methods. Every plant and animal and insect that thrives at your natural pond will thank you. Including your children and grandchildren.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

What I would like to know is how to efficiently remove some of the built up sediment in the pond.

[@sm7171369]

I'd like to know as well

[@SeeItLikeItSub2It]

Drain it and use an excavator to remove those layers.

[@BloodyKnives66]

@@SeeItLikeItSub2It my pond is on the lowest level of the property can't really put the water anywhere? I'd have to pump up hill, any other ways?

[@SeeItLikeItSub2It]

@@BloodyKnives66 You'll have to pump it then, sorry.

[@betsyfincher9859]

Muck Away tablets..will reduce the muck ,sediment and leaves in the bottom of your pond. Cheaper the dredging for sure.

[@darrellwill7970]

Which two fish species are recommended for a small pond less than half an acre?

[@henlo1910]

Bluegill and smallmouth or largemouth bass are a good combo since they're hardy and adaptable.

[@BloodyKnives66]

@@henlo1910 could some minos or mosquito fish bee included also? I got a small half acre pond also.

[@JuanTrouilh]

im confused, he mentions the grass carp as an option and then it says to avoid it?

[@thewanderingmariner]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing!

[@bendangwapang989]

My pond is new Most of the fries died.Please help; some said,the pond was too muddy,not deep enough, the fry was big enough to called juvenile etc.

[@reiltusoy231]

what are the parameters in setting up a mud pond for koi? thanks!

[@InsaneTreefrog]

2:10 don't get those dad shoes wet!

[@tommieglenn3570]

How can snakes be deterred from living in a pond?

[@tebelshaw9486]

Plant wild garlic

[@lukeswain98]

I e seen people spray peppermint oil arround the pond... I have not tryed it but I will do this to keep frogs out. Good luck

[@Dman9fp]

Why would you want to make nature less filled with nature?

[@MikeVangundy-pr9lz]

Basil

[@143366220798]

Moth balls

[@Comrade_Akimov]

wtf - carp is the quintessential pond fish, how does it do badly in ponds?? 7:20 you can see it's been the most replayed section of this video (people is disbelief)

[@Comrade_Akimov]

I assume you are talking about decorative garden ponds, if you say do not feed the fish.

[@news2383]

obtaining a permit. do you think im the kinda person that cares what the government thinks

[@thefirefenix7194]

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[@Amazighi-NJ]

BS

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[@banananutloaf1094]

Are you okay?

[@88cloudsin1]

I drink too. I understand how hard it can be to get off topic.

[@jeremybailey1648]

George Spigner God bless brother. Jesus is and will be the truth even if we suppress it

[@GurrasGarage]

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[@jeremybailey1648]

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