Liming and Fertilizing ponds are two critical pieces of effective pond management. In the south, some of the most productive trophy fishing ponds reach that status by maintaining good water quality and maximizing fish growth and production through proper fertilization. The key water quality component we are concerned with when liming and fertilizing a pond is Alkalinity. Alkalinity is the measure of bases in the water that help neutralize acids. If the soils in your region are extremely acidic, the water in your ponds may be acidic as well. Maintaining an alkalinity level above 20 ppm prevents phosphorus from binding up with metals in the soil, allowing necessary phytoplankton growth from proper fertilization. Pond Pro provides free annual water testing for our fisheries clients.
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Liming & Fertilizing
Liming and Fertilizing
How do I improve water quality and maximize fish production?
Turn-key Pond and Lake Liming
Let Pond Pro handle every step: Agriculture lime purchase and delivery, loading equipment and operator, lime application barge and operators.
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to set up a free alkalinity test.
Proper Fertilization Can Increase Fish Production 3 to 4 times
Effectively fertilizing your fishing ponds provides nutrients to the microscopic plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) that are the base of the food chain. Proper fertilization in ponds with suitable alkalinity levels can increase forage production up to 400%.
How much pond fertilizer should I apply and how often?
When to fertilize and how much fertilizer to add to your system can sometimes be tricky. Pond Pro’s Fertilization Service completely removes the burden of fertilizing your pond. Our technicians visit your pond 12 times a year during the growing season to apply pond fertilizer, monitor aquatic vegetation growth, and perform water testing.
Want to apply pond fertilizer yourself?
No problem. Our POND PRO 10-52-4 water soluble pond fertilizer provides your pond with a consistent phytoplankton bloom all season long. Pricing discounts available on bulk purchases.
Why won’t my pond BLOOM?
Ponds with high rates of flow, significant aquatic vegetation growth, or low water quality can be difficult to bloom, no matter how much pond fertilizer you apply. Pond Pro can help you identify and correct these problems. Contact us
today for a no obligation site visit.