Why Test Pond Water Quality?
A healthy pond is one that will attract wildlife and support healthy wildlife populations. When the pond has a working ecosystem, then it can easily support water garden plants and recycle their leftovers, with a little help from a pond filter and pump. A healthy pond will also support a moderate number of fish and may even provide food for these fish in the form of aquatic insects. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Monitor Aquatic Invertebrates to Test Water Quality To investigate whether water is polluted or clean, do some basic water testing. First, take a look at the aquatic invertebrates or bugs in the pond. Invertebrates are very good indicators of whether the water is clean or polluted. A pond that contains caddisflies and mayflies is a healthy pond. A pond that only contains worms, flatworms, and snails is likely unhealthy. Use Pond Debris, Algae, and Odor to Check Water Quality Pond algae can
