Ensuring Balance
A fully-stocked pond can still have both healthy fish and good water quality.
The problem is Striving for balance in an aquatic ecosystem by Carolyn Weise, Ecological Laboratories, Inc.
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o two ponds are alike. However, the common biological processes within every pond’s ecosystem are essential and must be carefully monitored and maintained. No matter what type of construction or filtration you select, a successMarch/April 2020
ful, healthy ecosystem will depend on the level of pond management, the fish load, the amount of food added and the extent that the aquatic ecosystem’s biological food web can support marine life. The first step to achievement of good water quality is understanding certain essential biological processes. The second step is taking the necessary actions to correct issues that may contribute to chemical imbalances in your pond — especially an POND Trade Magazine 41
