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Don’t Neglect These Fall Pond Maintenance Tasks!(Post)
Fall is a time when many pond owners may find debris and leaves in their pond. This may clog up the pump and cause build-up. With the constant falling leaves in fall and the dropping temperatures, c ...
How Ponds Benefit From Pre-filtration(Post)Pond pumps are indispensable since they ensure the water is always moving. They do this through filtration, eliminating organic waste to ensure the ecosystem remains balanced. However, pre-filtratio ...
9 of the Commonest Mistakes When Moving a Pond Indoors(Post)Moving a pond indoors seems like a straightforward seasonal shift, but there’s a lot more to it than scooping fish out and dropping them into a tub inside. Whether you’re preparing for ha ...
Why Dragonflies Are Important For Ponds(Post)A common concern of pond owners, especially those living in tropical and semitropical climates, is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will ...
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 undesirabl ...
Strategies For Preventing A Plugged Pond Filter(Post)A filter is a necessity for ponds and water gardens, but owners face a dilemma: they aren’t supposed to clean them, and yet they are susceptible to becoming plugged. How can a plugged pond filt ...
What to Expect from a Professional Koi Pond Cleaning Service(Post)While adding a backyard pond may require more from you in terms of upkeep, it definitely gives your outdoor space a unique peaceful vibe. As time goes by, organic waste, debris, and algae buildup, wh ...
What Is The Best Pond Depth?(Post)Those who are planning to construct a new pond, or renovate an existing one, will need to consider the size. This includes both the width and depth, and there is much debate in the pond community reg ...
How Wind Affects Ponds(Post)Wind can be good or bad for ponds, depending on the circumstances. Although wind provides oxygen, it might also cause degradation and ruin all your effort to care for your pond. Below are some addit ...
Summer Koi Pond Water Quality: Oxygen, Ammonia, And Heat(Post)Summer can be one of the most rewarding seasons for koi owners, but it can also be one of the riskiest for pond water quality. Warm weather increases fish activity, feeding, and waste output while lo ...
How To Keep A Koi Pond Safe During Freezing Weather(Post)Freezing weather changes everything for a koi pond. The water slows down. The fish slow down. Equipment that worked all summer perfectly suddenly faces a new set of challenges. Ice forms across the s ...
How to Detect And Repair Pond Leaks(Post)At some point every pond owner will encounter a leak, and they can be frustrating to deal with when you don’t know what to look for. So the first step in repairing a pond leak is identifying it ...
Choosing An Alternative To Pond Heaters(Post)Pond heaters do a great job of keeping pond water warm, but one of their downsides is the high cost of operating them. The good news is that there are alternatives available, but you must do your res ...
How To Use Stone In Your Pond(Post)Stone is one of the most prestigious, coveted, and sought after materials for pond construction. They can be added in the form of river pebbles or decorations which are rounded, but there are a numb ...
How to Winterize a Koi Pond: A Complete Cold-Weather Survival Guide(Post)Winter isn’t the season that “kills fish.” Winter is the season that exposes everything that got ignored during the busy months: soft sludge on the bottom, clogged intakes, leaves t ...