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Keeping Water Lettuce Indoors in Winter(Post)
Some pond owners wonder if it’s possible to bring water lettuce inside during the winter months, placing them in an aquarium until the spring. This is one of those questions that don’t really have an
Protecting Pond Fish From Extreme Heat(Post)Protecting pond fish from extreme heat is very important during the summer months. Heat waves can be hazardous to ponds because they cause increased evaporation and photosynthesis which is undesirable
Do Aquarium Plants Need Fertilizer?(Post)Creating a successful aquascape goes beyond its beautiful layout. It also requires knowledge of the growth and nutrition of aquatic plants. The careful arrangement of driftwood, rocks, and substrate p
How To Take Care Of Aquatic Plants(Post)Aquatic plants perform important functions in water gardens and ponds. They will filter nutrients in the water while giving shelter to any fish which are present. Their presence also reduces the growt
What Is Aquascaping? A Beginner’s Guide(Post)Aquascaping is a fusion of art and the science of arrangement. Its layout processes can be compared to those of a photographer or painter, as they have the same principles. Color, texture, and structu
Top 10 Pond Plants To Enhance Your Landscape(Post)Pond plants offer many benefits to ponds and aquatic life. These plants improve algae control, produce more oxygen, filtration, and better water clarity. When matured, they also enhance your landscap
Fish Disease Spotlight: Chilodonella(Post)Chilodonella is a type of parasite/protozoa which thrive in water that is fresh. It is shaped similar to a leaf, and has a length which ranges from forty to seventy microns, with a width of between th
Swimming Ponds vs. Swimming Pools(Post)Some people are confused as to the difference between swimming pools and swimming ponds. Knowing the differences between them, as well as the advantages and disadvantages, will help you make better, m
4 Types of Aquatic Plants for Ponds(Post)Aquatic plants does magic to your pond in the most natural way. In a balanced eco-system, aquatic plants are irreplaceable and yield many benefits. Not only do they beautify your pond, they help to l
Pond Plant Spotlight: Pickerel(Post)Pickerel is a plant which can be found naturally throughout North America and is attractive due to its flowers which are spiked and blue. It blooms from the early part of summer until fall but must b
The Best Pond Temperatures By Season(Post)Maintaining the right temperature in your pond is absolutely essential. Certain species of plants and fish thrive at specific temperature ranges, and may become ill or die at others. To make matters m
FFP Aquariums: Demo on Planting Dark Start Aquariums(Post)FFP Aquariums & Aquascaping, a leading destination for aquascaping enthusiasts, celebrated a milestone during its Grand Opening eventwhen store manager, Jenn Bujalski, began setting up the stores firs
Pond Maintenance Tips For The Summer Season(Post)If you have a garden you will know there is a lot of hard work involved to keep it looking its best. The same is true of pond, although the work is much less. A few sessions of pond maintenance will e
Grass Carp in Ponds: Stocking & Permits(Post)Grass carp are a vegetarian pond fish stocked to control submerged aquatic weeds such as hydrilla, elodea, pondweed and coontail. They graze plants down without stirring up mud, and they leave other f
Need To Balance Your Ecosystem Pond?(Post)Maintaining balance or equilibrium within an ecosystem pond is essential; otherwise it will succumb to the effects of entropy, or increasing disorder and decline. Given the high cost involved with ins