Cooperative Extension Algae growth can be a problem in ponds during hot summers, reducing oxygen for the creatures living in the pond. SALISBURY — Just about every old homeplace or farm has a pond.

Each year, pond owners may experience a partial or total loss of the farm pond fish population due to an oxygen depletion. Oxygen depletion is not the only cause for a fish die-off, but it is the most ...

From June to October, oxygen depletion is the most common cause of fish kills in East Texas ponds. Depletion of oxygen in pond water will occur when conditions create a greater demand for oxygen than ...

Each year, a number of pond owners experience a partial or total loss of the farm pond fish population due to an oxygen depletion. Oxygen depletion is not the only cause for a fish die-off but it is ...

Drought combined with high temperatures can have devastating effects on fish ponds, but pond owners can take steps to alleviate these effects. During a drought, pond waters can drop to dangerous ...

A pond turns over when the water mixes due to changes in temperature — or seasons. Oxygen is pulled out of the water creating sulfide gas, which smells like rotten eggs. The process occurs every year ...

My pond is finally starting to freeze over - finally! All those unseasonably warm days a couple weeks ago were driving me crazy. I wanted to break out the sweaters and boots, I wanted some snow. I ...