The Omega Lake Services
Guide to Optimum Pond Dynamics


Written By
Jeffery Farmer


OMEGA LAKE SERVICES
 15826 CHERRY COVE
PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA 92262



Updated January 2008



 

Table of Contents


Introduction


Ponds and Lakes


The Pond Ecosystem, Water Chemistry and Pond Dynamics


The Role of Biological Supplements in Establishing a Healthy Aquatic Ecosystem


Aeration and Circulation


When are chemical treatments needed?


Algae and Aquatic Weed Control


Sources of Nutrient Loading


Closing Comments


Helpful Links

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Introduction

We have written this report to provide a quick reference guide into the many factors involved in setting up a balanced program of chemical and biological treatments for weeds and algae in ponds and small lakes. This guide can be uses by pond owners, golf course superintendents, business, municipalities, and others responsible for maintaining lakes and ponds.

It is our hope that by using this paper the reader can work through the confusion and misinformation involved with pond maintenance in the areas of aquatic weed and algae control, water testing and chemical vs. microbial treatments.

This guide will help you make informed choices when deciding on the treatments necessary to keep your pond in optimum condition and will show you the proper progression from chemical treatments to microbial supplementation in a safe, balanced, effective, and economical treatment program.

The Helpful Links Section will give you helpful links to websites from weed identification to barley straw with a lot of useful information in between. The Links Pages is also available on our website at www.OmegaLakeServices.com for quick reference when you need it.

Our goal with this guide is to help you develop a safe, effective and economical treatment program. The most effective treatment program is to address the problems before they get out of control. We'll show you how.

Read the Guide to Optimum Pond Dynamics and take control of your lake or pond, now!

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