Author Archives: Joe Holz

Joe Holz has a BS degrees in Environmental Science and Geography from Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. During high school and college, he worked at Rushing Waters Fisheries in Palmyra, WI which is the largest trout producer in the Midwest. At Rushing Waters, Joe was involved with fish rearing, fish health, culling and sorting, and processing. After graduating in 2002, he started with Kasco as an inside sales person and customer service support and now works offsite in sales and handles our international sales division. Throughout his 13 years at Kasco, Joe has helped customers with aeration needs in backyard ponds, intensive aquaculture, golf and irrigation applications, water treatment and processing, mining, and lake front property management. While employing similar products for solutions, Joe has been able to help customers in wide area of uses and unique applications.

Ways to Prevent Nutrients and Erosion from Filling in Your Pond

February 10, 2016

Ponds will fill in with both organic and inorganic sediment which will diminish the depth of your pond through the years. There are some key features to out-of-water design that will keep your pond younger, longer.

Proper Depth for Fish Health

February 10, 2016

Depth is key in any pond habitat, but the amount of depth needed often depends on the fish species and your geographic area.

Pond Structure to Improve Fish Habitat

February 10, 2016

Fish require structure for safety as well as for feeding and reproduction. Learn more about different types of natural and man made structures in this article.

Improve Fish Habitat and Pond Health with Proper Contouring

February 10, 2016

Varying bottom and shoreline contour add to the visual appeal of a pond, as well as to fish and overall pond health. Read this article and find out more.

How to Prepare for Stocking Fish

February 10, 2016

The right balance of predator/prey will ensure your pond can sustain itself with little interaction. This article will help familiarize you with proper fish stocking.

Determining Fish Stocking Densities

February 10, 2016

It is important to have balance in your pond when it comes to fish species and densities of those species. Here is some information to help you with fish stocking in your pond.

Selecting the Right Species

February 10, 2016

Freshwater fish are typically split into 3 categories; Cold-water, warm-water, and cool-water. Read more to find the right species of fish that will thrive in your type of pond and geographic area.

Selective Harvesting for Fish Populations

February 10, 2016

Don’t be afraid to harvest some fish from your pond. Selectively harvesting fish from your pond is a very effective way of maintaining a balance of forage and predator fish.

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