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What if my pond has aeration and it still freezes over? Will my fish be okay? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on November 11, 2011 by thepondguy

The reasons for aeration during the winter months are largely the same as they are during warmer weather. The oxygen provided by aeration is vital to the health of fish – all year ‘round. In the winter, aeration does double duty, both by introducing sufficient oxygen to the water, and by preventing the formation of ice that could contain harmful gases produced by leaves and other decaying material on the pond’s bottom.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Benefits of Owning, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: aeration systems, KoiAir, pondair, water garden, water garden aeration, watergarden, watergarden aeration | Leave a Comment »

Should I use a heater or aerator in my water garden? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on November 2, 2011 by lisaansteth

Should I use a heater or aerator in my water garden? Lindsay – Pittsfield, ME So you already know that it is important to keep a hole open in the ice that forms over your water garden during the winter months. This provides an outlet for harmful gases and an inlet for new oxygen-rich air. [...]

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Deicer, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, Water Quality Issues, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: aerate, Aeration, pond in winter, water garden, water garden aeration, watergarden | Leave a Comment »

I don’t have a pond, just a disappearing fountain is there something I can use for maintenance other then products designed for big ponds? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on October 27, 2011 by thepondguy

In the world of water features, disappearing fountains are in a category of their own. Because they don’t involve fish and plants – and typically don’t have filter systems – many people assume they’re maintenance free. But like all backyard water features, disappearing fountains do get dirty, and often gather debris that aren’t eliminated through simple recirculation.

Filed under: Algae Control, Barley Straw, Benefits of Owning, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Kits, Pondless Waterfall, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features, Water Quality Issues, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: disappearing fountain, fountain, small fountain, small water feature, water feature, water features | 4 Comments »

Do I need to remove the UV in my pond for the winter? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on October 21, 2011 by thepondguy

Like a lot of people, UV components don’t tolerate cold very well. Unlike people (most people, anyhow), those components tend to crack when frozen. So, in the interest of avoiding unnecessary expense when you bring your pond back online in the spring, removing your UV for the winter months is a wise course of action.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Deicer, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Oxygen Depletion, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: Aeration, Pond Logic, pondair, water garden, water garden aeration, watergarden, watergarden aeration | 2 Comments »

We just constructed out pond, how long should we wait to add fish? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on October 7, 2011 by thepondguy

When you create a new pond, you’re effectively building a new ecosystem from scratch. At the beginning, your pond’s waters might look clean, clear and inviting, but nature’s just getting started. Until the initial nitrogen cycle is complete, there’s still work to be done before fish can safely take up residence.

Filed under: Algae Control, Benefits of Owning, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Kits, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: ammonia, ammonia levels, conditioner, fish stress reducer, ph, stress reducer, stress reducer plus, Water, water conditioner, Water Quality | 2 Comments »

When should I switch my fish food? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

Posted on September 30, 2011 by thepondguy

If you’re eating fish food, you should probably consider switching it right away. I recommend pizza. Unless, of course, you’re a fish – which, for the purposes of this post, we’ll assume you are.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Deicer, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Koi & Goldfish, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: autumn, fall, fish food, food, heater, koi food, pond thermometer, spring fish food, thermometer, winter fish food, wutumn fish food | 1 Comment »

I empty my skimmer every day. Is there a better way to keep leaves out of my pond? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

Posted on September 19, 2011 by thepondguy

Leaves are notoriously difficult to train. Try as you might, they simply fall wherever they please. And when their drop zone of choice is your pond, the task of cleaning them out quickly loses its novelty. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep even the most determined leaves out – and cleaning your skimmer on a regular basis is just the beginning.

Filed under: Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Kits, Pond Netting, Pond Vacuums, Predator Control, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: net, Pond Netting, premium net | 1 Comment »

There are so many different types of pond lights. How many do I need – and which are the easiest to install? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on September 12, 2011 by lisaansteth

It’s true. Although it seems like it should be simple, the sheer variety of available pond lights can make it a bit daunting to choose what’s right for your needs. But in truth, that’s where it starts: decide exactly what you want to light – and how – and the choices sort of narrow themselves.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Aquatic Plants, Pond Kits, Pond Lighting, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: halogen, led, led light, light, light kit, Lighting, warm light, warm white, waterfall lights, winterization | Leave a Comment »

Should I use just one type of filter media or is multiple types better? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

Posted on September 2, 2011 by thepondguy

When it comes to filter media, your pond – and the fish and plants that call it home – benefit from variety. Because each type of filter media provides different benefits to your pond’s water quality, each one plays a vital role, and none should be overlooked.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Oxygen Depletion, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: filter, filter media, filter pad, matala, matala filter pad, media, pad | Leave a Comment »

Most water gardens I see are kidney shaped, is there a reason for this? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

Posted on August 26, 2011 by thepondguy

Just as variety spices up life, interesting shapes give a boost to the appeal of any backyard water garden. Because the kidney shape curves conveniently to form a perfect vantage point – where the entire pond is visible – it’s especially popular.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Kits, Pond Lighting, Pond Netting, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: fish, goldfish, koi, Koi & Goldfish, pond liner, Water, water garden, Waterfall | Leave a Comment »

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