Triangle Pond Management

Fearful of predators eating your fish? Has a predator been present and now your fish will not come to the surface? Are you just wanting to be proactive and try to protect your fish from predators?

The installation of protective UV-resistant cord across your pond is one way to eliminate the potential for an avian predator from harming your fish. This key preventive method allows you to still enjoy your fish and allow your vegetation to grow without having to install an unsightly net that restricts your plant growth.

Join us at the Man Expo this weekend June 3rd-5th! Our indoor booth showcasing all of our services will have experts on standby to answer your toughest questions. Be on the lookout for our kids’ fishing tank loaded with catfish ready to catch! Our expert bass fisherman will provide a once-in-a-lifetime fishing experience for the kids throughout the day.

When? 

Friday, June 3, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 5, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where?

NC State Fair Grounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Located in the Jim Graham Building

A client in Oxford, NC contacted us about having an issue with their fountain not working. After a site visit, we were able to determine that the capacitors were faulty and not working properly. In cases like this, we order and replace the capacitors and fix that issue before we address any other issues.

A local animal care center recently contacted us to install an aerating fountain on their on-site pond used by dogs to cool off, play, and get exercise. After speaking with the owner about exactly what they were looking for, we found a reliable, low-maintenance aerator that would promote a healthier pond by circulating that water and keeping the oxygen level up.

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”.