Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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How do you prevent shoreline erosion?
Shoreline erosion is a common problem where animals stir up the edges of farm pond banks, or where the soil type is sandy.
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What is the difference between embankment and excavated farm ponds?
Embankment ponds make use of natural features to form the pond’s banks, but they’re not as flexible as excavated ponds.
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Should you cut down the trees on your dam or around your pond?
Trees and brush may not be a problem around the pond—but any trees or brush on the dam should be removed.
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What should you plant on farm pond banks?
Grass is usually the best option to plant on farm pond banks, but there are some other alternatives.
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How do you find a leak in a farm pond?
Finding a leak in a farm pond can be difficult, requiring you to check several areas before draining the pond to check the basin.
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How do you fix a farm pond that is leaking?
Fixing a leaky farm pond requires knowing the composition of your pond’s liner in order to determine the best method to seal it.
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How do you clear muddy farm pond water?
Clearing muddy farm pond water means first identifying the cause.
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What is an irrigation pond?
Irrigation ponds are a type of farm pond made to capture, store and distribute water to crops.
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How much does it cost to build a farm pond?
There are quite a few costs that go into the creation of a farm pond, each of which will need to be factored separately.
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Why does farm pond water turn green or brown?
Lots of factors can turn pond water green or brown, so you’ll need to do some searching to discover the exact cause.
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Is a pond liner always necessary?
Determining whether you need a pond liner depends on the soil type in your area.
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How do I choose the right farm pond liner?
There are several types of pond liners you can choose, but some will work better than others.
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Does a farm pond raise property value?
Farm ponds can increase property values—but there are caveats.
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How far should a farm pond be from a house or building?
Regulations, safety and sanitation concerns all play a part in how far a farm pond should be placed from a home or building.
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How much sunlight does a farm pond need?
Sunlight needs depend on how you plan to use the pond.
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How do you choose a location for your farm pond?
There are lots of considerations to make when choosing a location for your farm pond.
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How do you maintain a farm pond?
Proper maintenance is essential to keeping your farm pond clean and healthy.
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Do you need permits to build a farm pond?
In most cases, you will probably need permits to build a farm pond.
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How deep should a farm pond be?
Depth is an important consideration when designing your farm pond.
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How do you keep a farm pond full of water?
Fresh flowing water is essential for keeping a farm pond healthy and full.
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What is the purpose of a farm pond?
Depending on your needs, farm ponds can have a variety of uses.
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How much does aquaponics yield per square foot?
The yield of any aquaponics operation depends on your physical setup, the size of your operation, and what crops/fish you intend to grow.
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Can Rice be grown in aquaponics?
The addition of fish to rice paddies to enhance nutrient availability and increase crop production began thousands of years ago in China, where it was called the rice-fish system.
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