does anyone know of a lab that can test fish pond water ?

Question

i need to know of a lab that can test pond water for poisons that would kill fish like carp/goldfish,rudd,kio,tench,etc.I have done all the normal water tests(ph,no2,no3,kh,gh,po3,am)

Answer 1

Actually, your local fish or fish pond/garden center can test on site.

I do not know what part of the country you are in so it is difficult to say. I know around here cullagan will test your water on site. your local water authority will also sometimes test for you for a fee, but you get a written result (if it is for legal purposes)

Testing labs are in just about every city. We have Pittsburgh Testing Labs here.

You can look under water testing, Testing facility, Pond fish, Water authority, etc. Sometimes it is as simple to head to the local police station....since they do have calls for "smelly" ground water (More than you realize) they will know the labs and numbers.

Using a mail order way around the water testing can lead to disaster. Most have requirements and will not guarantee results, since when doing a water sample, you need to wear gloves, the tubes need to be submerged with no air pockets caped and taped with the date. A minimum of 5 samples from pond or ground water are needed to get a "range". Outside of that most will not guarantee results or will kick out 2-3 samples because of human error on filling.
(If you are wondering, I am still Certified as an industrial Hygienist. I've done my share of water samples.

Good luck.

Answer 2

There is a lab in Hull which can test for aeromonas and pseudomonas (bad bacteria) in your pond water.
Cottingham Laboratory Services
Lazenby's
Helsinki Rd
Sutton Fields
Hull
HU7 0YW

01482 848180

They only charge £2-50 per test and you get a proper certificate with your results on it

Answer 3

yes a good pet shop or garden centre . i test my own but a good filter will help ( filter box and a good pump working 24 hours a day in the summer switch pump fountain on and insert a waterlilly that is a good flowerer you should see the bottom of pond and the fish swimming well good clear water keeps fish happy keep filter pads clean in filter box ..
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Answer 4

Assuming you are in the US look in the phone book for county extension office or county agent under government agencies. The county extension office can provide a wide variety of tests. You might also check local colleges and universities for one willing to help out.

MM

Answer 5

They will test your pond water in Maiden head Aquatics

Answer 6

no point of going 2 a lab just go 2 ur local world of water or pet shop

Answer 7

in michigan, we go to the local "extention office". it is the feild office for our college. try a DNR or health dept. it might cost a little bit of $$$ but they are accurate and can offer suggestions to help you balance your water out!

Answer 8

you can buy your own water test kit or take water sample to water zoo and have them test it for you