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Articles on how to get the most out of your Florida Fish Pond.

Sterile Grass Carp: Smart Weed Control for Florida Ponds

Sterile Grass Carp: Smart Weed Control for Florida Ponds

Managing a pond in Florida often means battling aquatic weeds, invasive vegetation, and weed-choked shorelines. One of the most effective biological tools you can add to your pond management toolbo...

Common Plecos: The Natural Cleaners for Florida Ponds

Common Plecos: The Natural Cleaners for Florida Ponds

Maintaining a healthy, attractive pond requires more than just sportfish—it also requires species that actively support water quality and ecosystem balance. One of the most effective and often over...

Tilapia: A Powerful Ally for Florida Pond Management

Tilapia: A Powerful Ally for Florida Pond Management

When planning a Florida pond, bass and bluegill are usually the first fish that come to mind. While these staples are important, one of the most effective pond managers you can stock is often overl...

Sailfin Mollies: A Hidden Gem for Florida Ponds

Sailfin Mollies: A Hidden Gem for Florida Ponds

When designing a balanced pond, most pond owners immediately think of bass, bluegill, or even catfish. But for those managing a Florida pond, one of the most useful—and often overlooked—species to ...

The Benefits of Stocking Warmouth in Your Pond

The Benefits of Stocking Warmouth in Your Pond

When it comes to building a healthy, exciting fishing pond, most people think of popular sunfish like bluegill or redear. But there’s another native species worth considering: the Warmouth (Lepomis...

The Benefits of Stocking Redear Sunfish in Your Pond

The Benefits of Stocking Redear Sunfish in Your Pond

When planning a well-balanced fishing pond, most people think first of bass and bluegill. While those species are staples, one of the most valuable additions to any pond is often overlooked: the Re...