Flock Shock

The new end user reads the label and thinks he has it all figured out. But with the introduction of each chemical, while it may, and only may, perform as you expect, the ramifications to the other aspects of the aqua environment can be devastating. Additionally, there are definitely things that need to be determined and addressed before any chemicals are added whatsoever.

A good portion of the products available are just designed to mask the problem instead of addressing the underlying causes. Water Dyes are a perfect example. Here is a product designed to make the water an attractive color. But if your water is an unattractive color, it’s for a reason. Waterborne sediment, called Turbidity, is one likely cause. But then what is responsible for the Turbidity? The list of potential causes is long and complex, but using dyes to mask the problem is like putting on alot of makeup to hide a bad complexion. The best thing to do is to clear up the problem, then there will be nothing to hide.

Many new pond and lake owners or caretakers are not even aware that their bodies of water need any looking after at all. It is entirely feasible that a new pond or lake can go 2 to 3 years without significant issues.
Then, slowly, issues start cropping up. You begin to see algae growing more and more, some even floating on the surface. The water becomes cloudy after a storm, but doesn’t seem to clear up even days after the storm has passed. Mysteriously, you find a few dead fish every morning, on the shores of your larger lakes. Or worse yet, you used to see live fish, but you don’t any more.

The larger and deeper the body of water, the longer it can exist on its own. But without exception, the time will come when, without active “maintenance” things will cascade out of control. Experience has taught us that addressing these issues before the crisis stage is your best opportunity for affordable stability.