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Pond Glossary
Acclimation pond - Pond constructed for the
purpose of rearing fish that is to be let off in a
stream or river
Acid Rain - Rainfall will a pH level less
than 7. Acid rain results because of excessive
pollution and is harmful to pond life
Acre - Acre is a measure which is equal to
43,560 square feet
Aeration - Aeration is the process of introducing air into
pond water. It is essential for the healthy survival of pond life
Algae - Algae are a form of microscopic
organisms that can grow using sunlight and water
nutrients
Algaecides - Algaecides are chemicals that
can be used in controlling algal growth
Alkaline water - Water with alkaline level
more than pr7
Aquatic Plants - Plants that can grown in water either in a
free floating manner or grounded in soil
Aquatic Habitat - Any habitat that occurs in
water can be termed as aquatic habitat
Biological Filters - Biological filters are those that make
use of beneficial bacterial to cleanse water of chemicals and nutrients
Bogs - Bogs are freshwater wetlands that
have a huge build-up of partially decayed vegetable
matter
Boulders - Boulders are large substrate
materials that are larger than cobbles
Canal - Canal is an artificially constructed open channel
for transporting water
Canopy - Canopy is a layer formed by the
leaves and branches of a forest
Canalization - The process of changing the path of following
water
Chemical Filters - Chemical filters are
those that make use of chemicals to clean
water
Chlorophyll - Chlorophyll is a green pigment
in plant cells that is used in the process of
photosynthesis
Debris - Debris can be refereed in this context as sand, mud
and other sand particles
Deciduous trees - Deciduous trees those that
tend to shed their leaves at the end of growing
season, which is generally during spring and the
onset of winter
Descaling - Descaling is the process of loss
of fish scales which can happen due to a variety of
reasons including mishandling
Dorsal Fin - Dorsal fin is the fin located
at the back of fish
Chlorophyll - Chlorophyll is a green pigment
in plant cells that is used in the process of
photosynthesis
Erosion - Erosion is the process of wearing
away of rock or soil by detachment from other
fragments
Exotic Species - Exotic species are species
that are not native to the place where they are
found
Freshwater Marsh - Marsh is an open wetland
that can occur along rivers and ponds
GPM - GPM is Gallons Pet Minute and is used
as a measure of water flow
Juvenile Fish - Juvenile fish is a small
fish that has not yet reached maturity
KWH - KWH is short for Kilowatt-hour which
equals to one Kilowatt of power applied for one
hour
Koi - Koi is a colorful ornamental japanese
pond fish which is extremely popular among pond
lovers
Mosquito Fish - Mosquito fish is a small
fish that feeds on the larvae of mosquitos
petticoat pond - A pond specially created to keep petticoat fish
Pond Pathogens - Pond pathogens are agents
in the pond that can cause diseases to pond life
Artificial Pond - An artificial pond is a body of water which
is artificially created mainly for to increase the aesthetical beauty
of a place
Run-off Water - Water flow created as a result of rain or snow
melt
Artificial Waterfall - A sudden drop in flowing water created
artificially in garden ponds
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