September 12, 2011 – 1:06 pm
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 temperatures are between 39°F and 50°F, a wheat-germ-based diet is best for your pond fish. [...]
August 21, 2011 – 4:39 pm
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 Routine inspection of fish, to identify problems early When all of these measures are in [...]
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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 in stagnant water. Here are some tips to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your [...]
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 tint in the water. However, there is a point when algae is not healthy. You [...]
January 17, 2011 – 9:53 pm
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 the color and the time it occurs. String Algae looks like green string attached to [...]
November 2, 2010 – 5:41 pm
Two methods of Koi fish winter care. One is to take the Koi inside for the winter. This can be more than some people can or are willing to do. The other is to leave your in the pond for the winter. This is acceptable if proper care is maintained. We will focus on the [...]
October 11, 2010 – 10:26 am
Although much of the United States is currently experiencing an Indian Summer, we pondkeepers know that it’s not going to last too long and pond season is coming to a halt in many parts of the country. In most cases, fish can be left in the pond during the winter, providing the depth of the [...]
September 9, 2010 – 8:10 am
The importance of testing your pond water on a regular basis can not be underestimated. The fall months are no different and may be even more important. Pictured to the right is Tetra’s Pond Test kit – 5 tests in one strip – which will save you time and money when testing your pond and [...]
Now that winter will soon be over, it is a good time to start thinking about getting your pond fish ready for spring. Whether you have closed up your pondor have kept a pond de-icer in the water during the winter, you will want to inspect your pond equipment, including the pond liner, pump, filter, tubing and fittings, before you reopen your [...]
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