November/December 2007
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  • PREDATORS AND THEIR PREY VanSchaik dwells into the balance of predators and prey on land and water. Omit morality with dealing with predators, reason why improved habitat needs to include predators. Natural vs unnatural predation, when selective removal is required.
  • BIOMIMICRY... NATURE KNOW BEST PATHWAYS TO HEALTHIER WATER. M.Osterlund, F. Stewart, and B. Kania present the concept of floating islands for improving water quality. They discuss the pathways of natural biofiltration through biosequestration of the biofilm provided by the floating island.
  • BUYING OR BUILDING A NORTHERN POND. Willis provides helpful advice for those seeking a new pond. He covers pond depth, hill or excavated pond, gravel pits, water movement and how soil fertility affects fish and water.
  • SKINNY FISH BIG REASON. Lusk explores why a 5 yr old bass with ample forage was abnormally skinny. A dissection revealed surprises .
  • WINTER'S COLD SHOULDER. ICE IS ICE, OR IS IT? Mitchell describes how ice forms and the interesting characteristics and behavior of various types of ice formations.
  • TEN LESSIONS FROM A POND BUILDING LEGEND. Cornwell and E.V Nadeau discuss 10 important lessons for pond construction.
  • SPILLWAYS... AVOID THE FLOOD. Otto looks at various types of spillways, their purposes, and considerations for building them. Fences on spillways are also discussed.
  • WHAT'S ALL THIS TROPHIC STUFF ABOUT, ANYWAY? THE AGING OF A LAKE OR POND. Lusk and Cody discuss the aging of water bodies, and the various characteristics for the five basic water quality types. Two charts summarize the various characteristics of each nutrient category.
  • MURDER AT THE CONDEROSA. THE UNDERCOVER CAPERS OF TRICKY WATERS. In Part 1, Lusk with the help several experts performs a crime scene investigation (CSI) into a fish kill in Bruce Condello's trophy panfish pond.
  • BENEFITS OF THE BURN. Wyman explains the advantages of periodic burning of grassland upon plants and animals. Advice for preplanning of a burn is presented.
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING. News briefs of: A. the 2008 Pond Boss Conference, B. Dan Hoy explains the educational advantages of the aquariums at Bass Pro Shops, C. Age span of largemouth bass, D. Exchange student catches his first bass, E. Biologist developed special feeder for large bass pellets.
  • FALL MEANS HARVEST. Lusk suggests how pond owners should develop a harvest plan for fish when they are pond is still new.
  • WHAT'S IN A FLOATING ISLAND? Lusk shares his experiences of setting up, launching, and planting a floating island for pond water biofiltration.
  • JUST A THOUGHT. Pond Boss publisher Jim Stroud encourages readers to appreciate and embrace family members.
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November/December 2007