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How To Properly Maintain Your UV Pond Bulb(Post)
Many pond owners wander if their UV bulbs can be reused from one winter to the next. These bulbs are one of the best tools you can use against water discoloration and the issues which are associated ...
Introducing Koi To Your Pond During Fall(Post)Some pond owners that are considering adding koi to their pond wander which season is best. Winter is obviously not a good time, but what about autumn? The answer is complex, as there are pros a ...
Koi Pond Water Parameters: The Complete Beginner's Guide(Post)A healthy koi pond doesn’t stay healthy on looks alone. Water can seem clear and still create stress for fish if the chemistry is drifting in the wrong direction. That’s why beginners nee ...
Why Should You Perform Pond Water Testing?(Post)Many people will not really give much thought to how much maintenance a pond needs. However, keeping your pond looking so vital and teeming with life requires some effort. One of the most important p ...
Should You Get An Aeration System For Your Pond?(Post)A quality aeration system is a necessity for ponds and water gardens. It will improve the overall environment by lowering algae and maintaining cleaner water for fish and other organisms that reside ...
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 landsca ...
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 ...
How To Get Rid Of Pond Leeches(Post)Leeches are blood suckers which are part of the same family as earthworms. They have segmented bodies and utilize suction cups within their mouths to attach themselves to both invertebrates and verte ...
Sturgeon: A Unique and Majestic Addition to Your Pond(Post)Sturgeon, with their prehistoric appearance and graceful swimming, have been captivating fish enthusiasts for centuries. Known for their cartilaginous skeletons and long lifespans, these fish have a ...
Why You Should Use Pond Dyes(Post)Applying pond dyes can provide a number of benefits, aside from aesthetic appeal. Bodies of water will often be subject to algae blooms in spring and autumn, which is partly a result of climatic chan ...
Project Spotlight : “The Blend”: A Fishless Pond and Retaining Wall(Post)This project featured beautiful hardscaping and a several tiered waterfall at house in Kinnelon, New Jersey. The front door entry way of this home is extremely unique in that a bridge travels over a ...
Which Types of Pond Filter Media Are Best?(Post)Filter media is the substance that can be found in the filter, and is responsible for retaining good bacteria. It comes in various densities, sizes and shapes. Some resemble little plastic balls, whi ...
Pond Fish Spotlight: Catfish(Post)Catfish are scavengers, and as such can play an important role in the ecosystem of a pond. However, there are a number of things pond owners should be aware of prior to purchasing them. First, catfis ...
How Horsetail Plants Can Benefit Your Pond(Post)Horsetail plants (Equisetum hyemale), also known as scouring rush or horse bristle, are ancient, reed-like perennials that date back to prehistoric times. These living fossils are not only striking i ...
How To Effectively Manage Pond Dams(Post)Dams have been used for centuries, and are prized for their ability to manipulate water. They are occasionally used by pond owners on a smaller scale, but it is crucial to make sure they are properl ...