Tips When Using Algaecides and Herbicides to Reduce Damage in Your Dam
Managing weeds and algae in your dam is often a balancing act. Chemicals like algaecides and herbicides are tools in.
- by Water Quality Solutions Team
- Algae
- December 9, 2025
The Barley Straw Myth: Does it Help Prevent Algae Growth?
For years, pond and dam owners have turned to barley straw as a ‘natural’ way to control algae growth. The.
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- Algae
- December 7, 2025
What That Green Slime Really Means (and How to Fix It Naturally)
If you’ve ever dipped your hand into a pond or dam and felt a slippery, slimy layer on the surface, or noticed.
- by Water Quality Solutions Team
- Dam construction
- December 3, 2025
Marginal Planting for Australian Dams and Ponds: Best and Worst Plants
Having a diverse set of marginal pond plants in and around your water spaces can really help to bring life.
- by Water Quality Solutions Team
- Aeration, Biological treatments
- November 27, 2025
Beneficial Bacteria and Healthy Water—The Hidden Foundation of Every Thriving Aquatic Ecosystem
Every healthy pond, lake and dam relies on a thriving community of beneficial bacteria. These aerobic (oxygen-loving) organisms form the foundation of a stable, self-sustaining.
- by Water Quality Solutions Team
- Algae
- November 20, 2025
5 Most Common Types of Algae in Australian Dams
If you own a pond or dam, you’ve likely seen at least a couple of different types of algae appear.
- by Water Quality Solutions Team
- Aeration, Aquatic weeds, Biological treatments
- November 13, 2025
How to Control Pondweed in Your Dam or Pond
If you own a dam or a farm pond, it’s very likely that you’ve had to deal with pond weed.
- by Water Quality Solutions Team
- Water testing
- November 5, 2025
Water Quality Testing: 10 Common Tests for Farm and Lifestyle Dams
It goes without saying that having a high level of water quality is essential if you’re looking to build a.