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Pond Management: Using Lime

by Jane Cant
November 22, 2017

There are three purposes to lime ponds: Increase the availability of nutrients Increase pH and the capacity to buffer against pH fluctuations Sterilize ponds before stocking Nutrient Availability Phytoplankton are the base of ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fish Pond, Hydrated Lime, NFLAG, Pond Management, Water Quality

Pond Management- Dissolved Oxygen

by Jane Cant
October 24, 2017

What is Dissolved Oxygen A major component of successful pond management is dissolved oxygen (DO). Dissolved oxygen is gas that is dissolved in water and is available for uptake by fish. Unlike mammals, which use their lungs to absorb oxygen, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Dissolved Oxygen, NFLAG, Pond Management, Ponds, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

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