Thursday, May 2, 2013

How to Assess a Pond

Steps to Assessing a Pond


1. Observe
- dead fish, oil, oily film, plants, algae blooms

2. Observe the Algae
- specifically observe the algae found in your pond, and also can observe different algae samples underneath a microscope


3. Observe Insects under the microscope.


4. Test for Nitrite, Ammonia and Nitrate.


5. Locating the actual problem. Now it is time for the chemical panel. 
- Identifying mercury, chemical pollution, gas leaks, oil, chlorine and soapy/foamy waters. 


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