Author: trip88unond12

Stocking your pond correctly can be one of the toughest aspects of owning a pond. With so many fish species to choose from, it’s easy to make unsuitable decisions when deciding what to stock. Ensuring your body of water contains a diverse population of fish is an integral part of creating an environmentally balanced aquatic ecosystem. It is also important to consider your overall lake and pond management goals as well as which species will provide appropriate benefits to your pond or lake.

We have some exciting news here at Triangle Pond Management! This coming weekend, May 14th, we will move to a new location! We plan to relocate our operations to 405 S Rogers Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610. The new location is off New Hope Road and close to the intersection with Poole Road in Southeast Raleigh.

We were contacted by a customer/HOA whose fountain had stopped working. They requested us to schedule a diagnostic check to determine the issue with the fountain not working.

During the fountain diagnostic visit, we determined that the motor had failed and would need to be replaced. We also checked the motor and light power cords for any potential issues due to their age. From the readings we took, we were able to determine that there was a leak to the ground issue. This means that there is an indication that a wire/wires are coming into direct contact with the water causing the GFCI breaker in the control panel to trip. This shuts off the power going to the motor/lights and stops the flow of electricity, preventing any possibility of electrical shock danger. Due to the age of the unit (approximately 10 years old), we found several electrical components had failed or were on the verge of failure.

Erosion control is an important factor when working on active construction sites. Erosion can occur when soils are not stabilized or when they are disturbed through active construction. This can cause issues within the immediate area as well as downstream from the construction site. The methods to control and prevent erosion we utilized on this construction site included temporary erosion control fencing and installation of Bermuda sod once the work was completed.

An important part of stormwater management is controlling nuisance vegetation that finds its way into and around the system. The term “nuisance”, in relation to plants, refers to species that are invasive and usually non-native. For stormwater devices, the term also includes woody species like pines, maples, and sweetgum. Any plant that was not intentionally planted in the stormwater system is considered a nuisance and a threat to the system’s structure and function if allowed to propagate. Read on to find out how exactly these plants can create such an issue in your stormwater device.

Goldfish and Koi can be a beneficial component of a pond’s ecosystem. To have a healthy pond there are five main components that are necessary: biological filters, mechanical filters, aquatic plants, substrate, and fish. Let’s think of our pond’s ecosystem as a big circle or the “Circle of Life”.

When you have a fountain in a pond, no matter if it is there for aesthetics or aeration and circulation, it is important to have a maintenance schedule for cleaning and upkeep. Without regular maintenance, the fountain float can start to grow algae that can be unsightly and a nuisance. The same algae can grow over the lights on the fountain making them appear as though they are not working. Also, algae can hide issues such as cracks or missing parts that keep the fountain functioning properly and afloat.

If you need to clear a large area of land on your property, utilizing a forestry mulcher is a fast and efficient way to do so. These machines are capable of cutting, clearing, shredding, and grinding vegetation to make quick work of overgrown areas.

Spring is here and the Wildlife Team at TPM is gearing up for planting season. We will have a variety of wildlife seed available in our retail store for the spring. Now is the time to get a plan together for wildlife food plots.

Small but mighty, aeration systems provide numerous benefits that improve your pond’s ecosystem. While an aerator or fountain may not seem like much from the shore, what they are doing underneath the surface significantly impacts the pond’s function and appearance. Read on to learn more about the benefits of an aeration system in your pond.