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The Effects of Road Salt on Your Pond
During harsh winter months, tons of rock salt will be spread over the nation’s roads and highways to melt the snow and ice. Rock salt, or road salt, is inexpensive and it works. Rock salt is sodium chloride, a natural product that essentially the same as the salt on your dinner table. However, problems arise…
What on Earth is That Blob in My Pond?
If you have seen one of these in your pond, you’ve seen a phylactolaemate bryozoan, an animal that has inhabited our planet for millions of years. Though there are several thousand species of bryozoan, the phylactolaemate bryozoan is exclusively found in freshwater and, currently, there less than a hundred named species. Bryozoans make their home…
How do I measure the surface acres of my pond?
Measuring the surface acreage of your pond is going to differ depending on the shape. Use the following formulas to help you. Rectangular or Square Pond – Length x Width / 43,560 Example: for a pond that is 100 feet long by 50 feet wide – 100 x 50 = 5000 sq. ft. 5000/43,560=.115 surface…
Canadian Geese
Not so long ago, to see a Canada goose was rare. Now, they are common all across the country. So common, in fact, that in many instances, they have become a nuisance. Canadian geese, as beautiful as they may be, can make a big mess for pond owners. The birds are divided into two categories:…
Do Fish Freeze in Winter?
Winter is upon us and extreme cold temperatures may cause many freshwater lakes and ponds to completely ice over and the blanket of snow may block out all light. So, what happens to the fish? Do they freeze? Do they hibernate? Freshwater fish have adapted to all manner of harsh climates and the way in which they survive varies from species…
AQUA DOC Entrepreneur of the Year 2018
Want to know more about who we are and what we do? Check out this video from the Fast Track 50 Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 awards ceremony. AQUA DOC Fast Tract 50 Award Video
AQUA DOC Offices Closed
AQUA DOC will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018 for Labor Day. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
AQUA DOC GA Business of the Month
AES of AQUA DOC, our Georgia branch, is thrilled to have been named the August 2018 Business of the Month by the Ball Ground Business Association!
AQUA DOC 35TH ANNIVERSARY COMPANY PICNIC
Each year we invite all branches to Cleveland for our annual company picnic. This year was the largest ever and we couldn’t be happier. We’re celebrating our 35th year and look forward to keeping ponds and lakes healthy and beautiful for many years to come. AQUA DOC 35th Anniversary Company Picnic
AQUA DOC Offices Closed
AQUA DOC will be closed Friday, July 20th, 2018 for our annual company picnic. We will reopen Saturday, July 21, at 9am.