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The ABC’s of a KOI Pond Design – Part 3 of 3


In this final article we are going to focus on the ever important topics of filtration. This is probably the most critical and complex issue facing the pond design. While this section is not meant to make you an expert

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The ABC’s of a KOI Pond Design – Part 2 of 3


In part one we discussed the basic design considerations for a successful koi pond including shape, depth, volume, stocking levels and flow to accomplish the most worry free and healthy design possible. In this article we’ll discuss some of the

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Simple Calculation of your Backyard Pond’s Volume


Purchasing the proper size filter for your pond requires knowledge of your pond’s volume. Before spring arrives – get an accurate knowledge of your pond’s volume – it is crucial in buying equipment and caring for the fish and water

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Attention Pondkeepers: Spring has (almost) Sprung!


Step 1 – Cleaning your Pond The most important task in preparing a pond for the spring season is to eliminate any leftover organic residue. Use a pond net or skimmer net to remove leaves, twigs and debris from inside

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Transitioning Your Pond Fish to a Fall Diet


As water temperatures begin to dip, your pond fish will have to adjust to their surroundings. It is important to start changing fish diets to accommodate the changes these cold-blooded creatures will undergo. We recommend following a Seasonal Feeding Cycle. When

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Simple Steps to keep your Pond Fish Healthy


For the most part keeping your fish healthy only has a few requirements. Good pond supplies such as pond pumps and filtration system Keeping proper maintenance habits, cleaning filters, testing water Not overstocking your pond Proper feeding of the fish

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4th of July Price Implosion at BackyardStyle.com


What is a “Price Implosion”? A price implosion is a rapid decrease in the prices of a vast amount of products at a precise minute in time. BackyardStyle.com has had a Price Implosion today and this implosion will last until

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Mosquito Control Around Your Backyard Pond


Hanging out by your backyard pond can be wonderfully relaxing.  That is, only until the mosquitoes arrive!  If you have a pond, you know that they attract loads of mosquitoes.  This is because female mosquitoes like to lay their eggs

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Preventing Algae in Your Backyard Pond


Backyard ponds are never completely clean and algae-free.  It is actually healthy for your pond to have a small amount of algae.  It is part of the natural ecological balance. A small amount of algae will appear as a greenish

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Q & A for “Green” Backyard Water Gardens


Is the green caused by free floating or string/blanket algae?  Free Floating – Algae or Bacteria Bloom  A bloom is a natural process – it occurs when sunlight hits the water. The difference between an algae or bacteria bloom is

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