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Goldfish ponds are a great way to add interest to your yard or garden. Here you can ensure your fish in a natural environment as well as add beauty to the outdoor areas of your home.
When selecting a spot for you pond, you want to be sure to you choose a place where there [...]
Contrary to common belief, biological filters do not process or filter the solid waste of fish in your koi pond. They continue to build up and putrefy, creating a breeding ground for harmful species of heterotrophic bacteria which are pathogenic to koi fish. As stated, the biological filtration process utilizes Nitrosomonas bacteria to break [...]
We can’t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like to live next to it, whether in the form of [...]
Tags: Concrete Pond Construction, How To Build A Pond, Increased Equity, Negative Ions, Pondless Water, Ponds, Resale Value, WaterfallsIncreasing the value of properties is one of the main priorities for almost anyone involved in real estate sales, with higher values everyone gets more, from the person selling the property all the way to the appraiser. Today’s real estate market has slowed down considerably due to the effects triggered by bad lending practices however, [...]
There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose – a labor intensive, stinky, filthy, disgusting job if there ever was one!
Biological filters are designed [...]
What type of pond
You should consider first what type of pond you want, in this case pond with waterfall feature. Would it be a home for fish and plants, these are things that you should take into consideration as well. But please keep in mind the most common mistake made when constructing a pond is [...]
A pond is not only a stunning garden feature but is also a wonderful wildlife habitat, attracting birds, insects and many other animals.
Building a pond from scratch can seem a daunting task however it need not be, having the correct equipment and understanding what form of pond will suit your needs is half the battle.
The [...]
Tags: Pet, Pets, Pond, pond filter, Pond Ornament, Pond Pump, Pond Pumps, Pond Supplies, PondsQ What is the ideal depth for a koi pond?
A In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus [...]
Tags: Concrete Ponds, Leaching Alkali, Liners, Pond Layout, Ponds, Professional Ponds, WaterfallsIf you’re planning to keep your goldfish in a garden pond and you’re also planning to build the pond yourself, then there are a few things you will need to know first.
The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long piece of rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump [...]
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