Successful pond management requires an understanding of the role of nu-trients and other water quality pa-rameters, as well as regular monitoring of environmental conditions within the pond’s ecosys-tem. Water quality is often overlooked in pond management, and poor water quality can lead to common problems, such as excessive algal blooms, overgrowth of plants, noxious smells, or dead and dying fish. In order to prevent these problems, an understanding of basic water chemistry and other physical parameters is necessary. This publication describes the most important water quality factors that influence the health of ponds. Some factors that are particularly important in recreational fish ponds to ensure fish health and pond productivity are also discussed. A basic understanding of how these factors interact with one another will help pond owners maintain good water quality and a healthy pond ecosystem. Many companies produce kits and other materials to monitor water quality on your own, or you can send wa-ter samples to commercial laboratories for analysis.
The
following CES publication has been reviewed and reissued and is now available
online in PDF and HTML formats.
Guide
W-104: Understanding Water Quality Parameters to Better Manage Your Pond
Rossana
Sallenave (Extension Aquatic Ecology Specialist, Dept. of Extension Animal
Sciences and Natural Resources)
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