Bentonite for Ponds: Complete DIY Guide (Costs, Rates & Step-by-Step)
Learn how to seal leaking ponds with bentonite clay. Includes cost per sq. ft., application rates, and step-by-step instructions for perfect results.
How Much Sodium Bentonite Cost
The cost of the pound of sodium bentonite depends on the quality and quantity, bigger amounts get bigger discounts.
Building a Catfish Pond with Bentonite: The Ultimate Guide!
Building a catfish pond for farming is not very different that building any other pond. The process is the same, differences are in the recommended measurements and how many fish we want to have.
Bucket Test for Lonestar Minerals sodium bentonite pond sealant
Today we’ll go over how to perform a bucket test to determine how much of our Sodium
bentonite pond sealant powder granular mix mesh you’ll need to use for sealing your pond type
of soil.
How much bentonite to seal a pond?
In general, the application rate for bentonite varies from 2 to 6 lbs per square foot of area. However, sometimes is difficult to visualize how much bentonite to seal a pond, so we’ll try to help you visualize how much bentonite is needed for some common pond sizes.
The most common mistake when using bentonite for ponds
Lonestar Minerals has been offering bulk bentonite for ponds and bentonite application services for over 20 years in Texas and the United States. Over this time, we have noticed a trend with inquiring customers for whom bentonite hasn’t worked in the past.