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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What are the benefits of using pond liners in golf course ponds?
Pond liners prevent water loss through seepage, ensuring that ponds maintain their water levels efficiently, which is crucial for irrigation and aesthetic purposes.
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What purpose do golf course ponds serve?
Golf course ponds serve multiple functional purposes beyond the aesthetic enhancement of the course.
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How long does it take to dig a 1 acre pond?
There are a lot of details that could significantly affect an estimate like this, to anywhere from a few days to a few months.
How much does it cost to stock a pond with bluegill?
The actual cost per bluegill will depend on local economics, the size/maturity of the fish, as well as whether you’re purchasing them as part of a combination package.
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What is the best time to stock a pond?
Ponds are very much like gardens in that the best time to introduce new specimens is generally spring or fall.
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Can you put a pond on your property?
Municipalities and counties have different rules and ordinances about constructing ponds on your property.
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Where is the best place to put a pond?
There are several factors to consider when choosing a location for your pond. Essentially, they boil down to three primary concerns: appearance, maintenance, and sunlight.
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Does adding a pond increase property value?
Ponds can add property value in some cases and in others can actually have a negative effect.
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How do you fix an old pond?
Fixing an old pond can mean a lot of different things: repairing a leak, enlarging the original pond, redesigning a layout that doesn’t work well, or just renewing a long neglected pond in that house you just bought
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What is the best way to fill in a pond?
Filling in a pond can easily turn into an all-weekend project, so consider inviting several friends over to give you a hand.
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What can I do with an old fish pond?
The best part about working with one of your old fish ponds is getting to learn from earlier mistakes.
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What plants keep ponds clean?
A strategic variety of plants in your backyard pond can ease the job of maintaining your pond by providing shade and taking up excess nutrients in the water, both of which help to inhibit the growth of nuisance algae.
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What fish will clean my pond?
A small team of carefully selected algae eating fish can contribute happily to your goal of keeping a pristine pond.
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Will Salt kill algae in a pond?
It’s surprising, the number of beneficial uses of salt in your backyard pond. In fact, in safe quantities, salt can improve the health of your fish and build up defenses against parasites and harmful bacteria.
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How do I clean my outdoor fish pond?
If you have a regularly maintained, basically healthy fish pond, doing an annual cleaning shouldn’t cause too much stress, although you should plan on devoting several hours to the chore.
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Should I put rocks in the bottom of my pond?
As a general rule, a well constructed pond can manage either with or without rocks.
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Can I put pond sludge on the garden?
All those living microbes that you’ve scraped and raked from the bottom of your pond are perfectly suited as a fertilizer.
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What is the best pond sludge remover?
When it’s time to remove the sludge from the depths of your pond, you have some options. Of course, the best one in your circumstances depends on your pond, your resources, and your affinity for exercise.
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How often should you change pond water?
You’ll hear a lot of different philosophies on changing water in an established pond.
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What does pond muck look like?
Muck, mulm, sludge, sediment: there are lots of terms that refer to that slimy, cloudy, smelly mass that collects at the bottom of your pond (and many lakes - remember the squishy stuff that oozed between your toes as you waded?)
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Can I use a shop vac to clean my pond?
A Shop-Vac’s portability and strength make it ideal for a big outdoor job like pond-cleaning, allowing you to suck up that unwanted sludge without getting your hands (too) dirty.
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Can you put too much bacteria in a pond?
In an overall healthy pond environment, it would be difficult to add so much bacteria that it’s actually harmful to your fish.
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How do you keep pond water clear without filter?
If you simply want a pond that doesn’t have dark green-tinged water from an overgrowth of algae, you definitely have some options.
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