Pond aeration systems circulate the bottom layers of your pond to the top, preventing the pond from becoming stagnant and keeping water oxygenated. Unlike fountains, which shoot water up and out of the water, aerators are often described as “bubblers”. These units sit at the bottom of the pond and shoot up air bubbles, which […]
Every pond is built different (literally!)…and this can determine what the future has in store for you when it comes to weeds and algae. A few of these factors can include: Pond slope – The faster the drop off, the better the pond weed control and algae control will be. There is a trade-off, though. […]
Occasionally toxic blue-green algae blooms make the news…but what exactly is blue-green algae and how does it differ from “regular” algae? Blue-green algae blooms are microscopic bacteria that occur naturally on the surface. When the environment is just right, blue-green algae will thrive. Blue-green algae blooms can create toxins that may be harmful to humans, […]
This spring’s weather has created an ideal setup for algae blooms to begin appearing in our rivers, lakes, and ponds. Here are the key numbers for the Fort Wayne area: April 2026: We received 5.52 inches of rain — well above the normal average of 3.74 inches. May 2026 (through late May): Only 2.6 inches […]
One pond may not present too many issues. Another pond’s problems may seem “fixed” after several years of pond service. If either is your case, why even bother signing up for pond service, or continuing to do so? What you do – or don’t do – for one season will most certainly affect your pond […]
Hear ye, hear ye! We have royalty amongst our staff! . We are proud to announce that our very own Hannah Dietel was chosen for the 2026 Princess Class for the Indy 500 Festival. Hannah and 32 others were selected from hundreds of applicants based on communication skills, academic performance, community involvement, commitment to service, […]
Ponds and dogs – they most certainly go hand-in-hand (or paw?)! Our team loves your canines friends. We even keep treats in our trucks for them! While the majority of our interactions are great, there are some circumstances involving your pet which we all need to be mindful of during the season. If your dog […]
This upcoming season marks a big milestone for our company…20 years! ….. Pond Champs began servicing pond accounts in the spring of 2006. Starting with a group of around 100 pond customers, we became the first pond management business to operate locally out of Fort Wayne. Today, we service over 1,000 pond and lake accounts […]
Everyone loves a reduced bill! There are a couple of ways to save on your pond service with Pond Champs. Pay-in-Full Discount Before the season starts, we do offer a 3% Pay-in-Full discount. Full payment must be made or postmarked no later than March 1st to qualify. Referral Discount There is nothing that says excellent […]
Utilizing the colder months to tidy up around the pond will help set you up for year-round success! If you have or are considering an aeration system be sure to keep it running to prevent the pond from fully freezing over. If you turn the pump off for any amount of time the water could freeze around […]
