The Pond and Lake Store

Shipping Catfish : Flathead in Bags

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:57:18 +0000

I need your advice. I am considering starting a flathead catfish retail business. These catfish are between 24-38 inches. What size bags, box, misc. shipping supplies, and shipping method would you recommend? Thank you very much. I have been hitting my head against the wall on this, so any help is greatly appreciated.

Algae control with Aquashade or Crystal Blue

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:53:44 +0000

I have a three acre pond, 8′ deep. I am using Aquashade for algae control, but the cost is too high. Is your ‘Crystal Blue’ as effective for about 1/2 price? What’s the recipe?

Clam Upweller : Nylon Mesh Screening

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:55:34 +0000

I’ve been using your 500 mesh (M500)nylon screening for several years in our clam upweller system. My problem with this screening is that it stretches when wet. Have tried stainless and it does not work due to corrosion. I need an equivalent 500 micron mesh in plastic that does not stretch.

Net sizes, handles 36″ and 4″ depth

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:46:03 +0000

I am interested in purchasing nets for an environmental education center. We’ve had great success with nets with 36″ handles, 1/8″ mesh bags that are 4″ deep, and approximately 12 X 16 “. I see nets that you have that are close to that , but not quite. The 4″ depth is perfect. Do you have nets in sizes that aren’t listed, or do you have other suggestions? You’d think that the difference in a 4″ and a 6″ depth would be insignificant, but I tried a “sample” 6″ depth one and it just doesn’t work. Please help!

Pond Equipment to keep pond clean

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:59:22 +0000

I have a pond that is approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and only 6 feet deep in Littleton, NH. I have an aeration unit and keep trout in the pond now. I am concerned about the water temperature and water cleanliness and I would like to keep the temperature as consistent as possible as well as clean as I can. What would you suggest for equipment to accomplish this. I would like a pond skimmer, filtration system and chiller capable of doing the job. Perhaps you could tell me what size components and other equipment I would need to accomplish this.

Red worms for a worm farm

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:44:53 +0000

I would like to purchase your worm farm, and would like to know how to on line Do you have the Red Worms to purchase also?

Large Underwater Lights

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:42:14 +0000

I am interested in buying:Large Underwater Lights, 250W Light, 20′ cord. Do you have any pictures that you could email me with the lights on? Our pond installer informs us that the colored lights are not strong enough yet and the white ones he has looks nicer. I hate to spend that kind of money without being able to see the product at night in the water. THank you in advance for your help.

Check Valves to prevent backflow

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:42:54 +0000

I’m reworking the waste lines in my house and want to install a check valve to prevent backflow. The problem is the old sewage lines along the road and they have clogged twice due to branches and silt build up. The neighbor east of us got the backup in his basement the first time and the man hole west of us got it the second time. I looked at the model VC6 & OCV4. Will one of these valves work to prevent a backflow for this application? Thank you for your time.

Portable pump to pump water out of pond

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:29:21 +0000

I would like to buy a portable pump to use to pump the water out of my pond which is 8′x4×2/1/2′and is approx. 550 gallons. Do you have pumps that would operate in that way.

Heat exchanger for clorinated swimming pool

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:41:21 +0000

Please email a price quote for a heat exchanger. Cooling water ports need to be 1-1/4? NPT. Cooling water is chlorinated swimming pool water at 55 to 75 degrees F. Cooling water flow rate is 40 to 50 GPM. Hot water side ports need to be 1? to 1-1/4? NPT. Heat water side flow rate is 15 GPM at 125 to 135 degrees F. The hot water outlet temperature needs to be 95 degrees or less. Heat load is 52,000 BTU/HR.