Choose a pond type to suit your garden. Picture © Janek Szymanowski Your Choice For Outdoor Fish Ponds Gardens come in all shapes, sizes and styles, so it is really important to make sure that if you are going to incorporate one or more outdoor fish ponds in your garden, that it will fit your…
The Best Water For Koi Fish Ponds The question is, what is the best water for koi fish? Koi ponds have become incredibly popular all over the world in the past 20 years. A kind of fancy carp (correctly called Nishikigoi) that originated in Japan more than 1,600 years ago, they have been bred selectively…
Fish pond pumps recirculate water in ponds and pools and enable filters to keep the water clear and clean. They can also be used to make streams run in a natural way, make fountains spray, and allow waterfalls to be created over homemade and existing natural rockeries. Types of Fish Pond Pumps There are two…
Water photo created by ilovehz Pond Filter Media – Clean Or Replace? Pond Filter Media suitable for ponds comes in all shapes and sizes and there are several types including biological filters, mechanical filters, and chemical filters. While they look quite different and operate in different ways, all filters have the function of either sieving…
Go From A To Z When Planning a Koi Fish Pond The Koi fish pond and Koi Carp originated in Japan, and they have been bred as decorative pond fish for more than 1,600 years. They grow a lot bigger than ordinary goldfish and they live a lot longer as well. Apart from that they…
What Is The Value of Pond Filter Media? There are various different pond filters that help to keep the water in fish ponds clear and healthy. While they work differently, either mechanically or biologically, what they all have in common is their ability to get rid of debris and muck that pollutes the water. And…
Pond pumps and filters, Essential? Whether you are building a koi pond, a pond for goldfish, or even just a decorative pond with plants incorporated in the design, pond pumps and filters are essential elements that must be carefully considered – even if you decide not to use them. Pumps are essential to recirculate water…
Photo by Filipe Lourenço Marques on Unsplash Don’t Wait Get Your Solar Pond Pumps Today As more and more people become aware of the value of solar power, and it becomes more accessible and less expensive, an increasing number of people are looking to replace electrically powered appliances and machines with those that rely on…
Koi Pond Pumps Are The Heart Of A Pond Keeping koi has become an art, and if this is what you decide you want to do, you will need all the equipment that will help your fish not only survive, but also thrive and grow as large as possible. At the very heart of this…
Your Backyard Fish Pond – Make the Best A backyard fish pond offers many ways to transform the dullest and most ordinary of areas, wherever you live in the world. Water offers tremendous possibilities for landscaping and garden design. Not only do ponds suit every type of garden, but they may be used to add…
Do Not Skimp On Koi Pond Maintenance Koi pond maintenance may sound like a drag, but if you want to get the most out of your koi pond, then pond maintenance needs to be a priority. But don’t worry, there are ways that you can minimize your work. Good quality koi are expensive, and so…
What Are Pond Accessories? Fish pond accessories are the things that make your pond look more attractive, and you will find some, but not all of them, alongside all your other fish pond supplies. Once you have an established fish pond you can start to do things that will improve it, including adding some…
Here Are A Few Ideas For An Outdoor Pond Water in the garden is immensely satisfying. It is soothing, refreshing, restful, and if it moves, invigorating as well. Options range from simple bird baths and freestanding fountain features, to ponds that are teaming with fish. So planning for an outdoor pond will involve many decisions,…
Types of Fish Pond Filter A fish pond filter system is essential if you are going to stock your backyard pond with fish, a pond filter system will enable you to keep the water clean and healthy. It will also give you the added benefit of being able to see the fish swimming in the…
Build a Fish Pond: The Options If you have never built a fish pond before you may be amazed to discover how many different methods you can use. For this reason the question of how to build a fish pond comes with many different and varied options. Click Here for a few ideas to inspire…
What Fish Pond Liner should I Use? If you are going to work with a fish pond liner, it isn’t rocket science to realize that you need to choose a material that not only fits your budget, but will also work well for the pond you are going to build. Fish ponds can be loads…
Preformed Ponds Are The Way To Go If you have absolutely no experience building fish ponds, and you want one now, then preformed ponds are the way to go. There are different types and sizes, although you may be limited by the specific fish pond supplies available in your area. Before you decide what kind…
Photo by Francesco Ungaro from Pexels. Create a Koi Garden Japanese-style And Stock With Koi Why not create a koi garden if you are planning a fishpond. Why not take the idea further and create a koi garden Japanese-style and consider stocking it with koi. Since koi are Japanese in origin, these wonderfully decorative fish…
Heating Water for Optimum Koi Pond Conditions Heating Water in a new koi pond – when the snow is heavy around your pond you should consider getting a heater. However there are pro’s and con’s, since we are talking of new koi ponds here, and assuming the decision has been made that the water will…
Picture by: https://www.morguefile.com/creative/dieraecherin How Do You Choose The Best Fish Pond Filter The perfect and best fish pond filter is a device that will keep any type of pond water clean, clear and healthy. There are a few different types and you will need to make sure that whatever you choose is able to cope…
Picture by: https://www.morguefile.com/creative/mensatic Choosing the Best Koi Pond Plants for Your Pond Planting the best koi pond plants is a challenge that offers great rewards. Not only will the flowers and foliage of the koi pond plants look attractive, but a diverse plant life will help to achieve a healthy balance of nature as insects,…
You Must Choose The Best Pond Lighting Choosing the best lighting for your home is an essential process. But choosing the best pond lighting and effective garden lighting, in the form of patio lights or even just a simple pond light, is an afterthought for many homeowners. The reality is that any form of garden…
Winter Care of Koi, Goldfish & Pond Fish in Ice Cold Conditions Feeding Koi in Winter Winter care of koi can vary a little but many pond keepers promote the use of wheatgerm fish foods in low temperature conditions but the suggestion remains true… do not feed anything at all if your gold fish or…
Pond Water Pumps: Which One to Choose? There are many different pond water pumps that are suitable for garden ponds. Some are big and some are small; some sit in the water while others are housed above the ground. Some are powered by electricity and others work with solar power. Some are linked to mechanical…