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Water quality is one of the most
overlooked aspects of pond management Clay turbidity
in ponds is one of the most common quality issue
several other variables influence water quality for
fish including water temperature, phytoplankton,
photosynthesis and pH, carbon dioxide, alkalinity
and hardness. Additionally, water quality can be
affected through the interaction of these factors.
Water quality is vital in ensuring healthy plant and
animal life in a pond. There are two components to
water quality. One is the actual chemical make up of
the water including pH, alkalinity, hardness,
ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and chemical additives,
or impurities. While plants are less sensitive to
chemicals than fish, it is still a good idea to keep
the water in plant-only ponds that only contain
plants as clean as possible. |
