When fish are ill do not feed them. Sick fish will not be eating and this uneaten food can cause further harm if not scooped out of the pond. ICK Ick, also known as White Spot Disease or Ichthyophthirius, is the most common and persistent parasite in aquarium or pond fish. It is caused by [...]
When fish are ill do not feed them. Sick fish will not be eating and this uneaten food can cause further harm if not scooped out of the pond. FIN ROT Fin rot is a common bacterial infection in fish. It generally occurs on fish that already have poor health. Transportation, rough handling, fighting, overcrowding [...]
There are two types of algae you can get in your pond. ‘Pea Soup’ Green Algae - This algae is a suspended single celled organism that is so tiny that is passes through your filtration. Filamentous Algae - This algae comes in a few different forms. It can grow in stringy clumps throughout the pond [...]
Having enough aeration in a pond is vital for the well-being of fish, as well as the health of the pond water. Bigger fish such as Goldfish and Koi need oxygen-rich water so having the correct amount of aeration for them is essential. There are three signs that will indicate that you don’t have enough [...]
As a general rule a pond should never really smell. If it does then it probably needs to be looked at. There are a few reasons why a pond might smell and here are some tips to help. Some of the most common issues are a lack of aeration, decaying debris, poor water quality and [...]
If you want to expel some boredom, setting up a frog pond is a great weekend project that will allow your creativity to shine. You don't necessary need a massive pre-formed pond to get you started. If you have an old kid's swimming pool or any kind of UV resistant tub sitting around that can [...]
Aquaponics is an integrated system to grow fish and plants for consumption. Aquaponics works with the aid of the good bacteria in your ponds, which converts the ammonia and waste produced by the fish into nitrite and then into nitrate, which plants use as a main growing nutrient. This nutrient rich water is pumped to [...]
Those of us who have ponds in our gardens know the feeling of tranquillity they create. However, a concern that most of us should worry about is whether the pond water is healthy enough to support the aquatic life, and to view the fish and plants we keep. Here are some considerations to ensure that [...]
Lighting really brings out the magic of your water feature after dark, whether it's a rambling stream, a peaceful pond or a spectacular fountain. For the lighting-effect to give the most impact, it all comes down to technique. It's been said that lighting water features can be complicated, but here are some tips to keep in [...]