nt labs Pond lab 200

The main factor in successful fish keeping lies in the maintenance of good water quality; pH, ammonia and nitrite levels in the pond should be checked regularly, weekly in a new pond and fortnightly in an established mature pond. The purpose of regular water testing is that poor water chemistry will cause stress to your fish. As the stress levels of fish increase their immunity can decrease making your fish susceptible to pathogenic infections and poor health, and an unchecked build up of nitrate will only fuel the algae growth in your pond.