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How many and what type of plants should I have in my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on June 17, 2011 by thepondguy

If you’re a person – and we’re going out on a limb here to assume you are – you understand the importance of eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins. Variety, it seems, is more than just the spice of life. Like you, your water garden thrives on variety – in the form of a carefully selected mix of aquatic plants.

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I just have a small yard but I’d like to incorporate a water feature, any ideas? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on June 10, 2011 by thepondguy

One of the many great things about pondkeeping is that it’s a scalable pastime. Whether you live on a postage stamp or a plantation, it’s possible to create a perfect pond that’s the perfect fit.

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Should I eradicate all algae from my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 26, 2011 by thepondguy

In a word, the simple answer to this question is no. Algae serves a vital role in the health of your pond, providing both natural filtration and food for fish and wildlife. Algae also looks aesthetically pleasing in a pond, provided there’s not too much of it.

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I think I spotted some eggs in my pond, do I need to do anything with them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 19, 2011 by thepondguy

If you have koi fish in your pond, there’s a distinct possibility you may be right. If you don’t, we may have a mystery on our hands. For the purposes of identification, koi eggs are about the size of small beads – or small pinheads. Their color can range from milky white to greenish brown, and you’ll often be able to see black dots – which are developing koi eyes – inside them.

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My fish always seem hungry. How much should I really be feeding them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 3, 2011 by thepondguy

Proper fish feeding is one of the great balancing acts of pond ownership – and there’s precious little in the way of definitive, measurable guidelines. With a little observation, though, you’ll have it down to a science in no time.

As a rule, it’s best to feed your fish once a day, and preferably at the same time. An established routine trains them to be on the alert when mealtime rolls around, which in turn makes each feeding more efficient and effective.

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I’ve always been told to use lava rock in my waterfall filter, is this the best media to use? | Decorative Ponds & Watergardens Q&A

Posted on April 29, 2011 by thepondguy

Lava rock was a common form of biological filtration media in waterfall boxes as its porous surface provides room for bacteria to reside. While it was popular years ago, pond supply companies have since produced better forms of secondary biological filtration media that are friendlier for both you and the pond itself.

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What’s the best way to introduce new fish to my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on April 22, 2011 by thepondguy

What’s the best way to introduce new fish to my pond? Chelsea – Eagan, MN So you’ve made the decision to invite a few new friends to your home, but are you getting more than you bargained for? As is true with any purchase, you want to make sure you are getting quality before you [...]

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What do I do to clean out my water garden now that the snow melted? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on April 8, 2011 by thepondguy

Spring is the perfect time to perform a clean out on your water garden or decorative water feature and remove accumulated growth and debris from the winter months. Not only does this result in a cleaner better looking pond, it also promotes a smoother transition into the warm summer.

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I took my fish out for the winter… when it is best to put them back? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on March 18, 2011 by thepondguy

It is about time to get your pond up and running for the season. Your decorative pond fish may be even more excited than you are if they’ve been stuck inside for the winter. Before you re-introduce them to their pond you will want to give it thorough once-over to make sure the pond is healthy, clean and ready for spring.

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My fish are looking for food, can I feed them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on March 11, 2011 by thepondguy

Now that the rain and warmer weather has melted the ice away from your water garden you can see your decorative pond fish moving about the pond. After a long winters rest you would think they are hungry and ready to eat but it may still be too soon to feed your fish.

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