UV sterilizers are popular tools for maintaining pond health, but like any equipment, they come with their own set of pros and cons. Understanding these advantages and disadvantages can help you make an informed decision about using UV sterilizers in your pond. We will explore the benefits and drawbacks of UV sterilizers, shedding light on … Read more
Properly feeding your pond fish, including koi and goldfish, during the colder months is crucial for their health and well-being. Understanding fish metabolism and the impact of water temperature is key to providing them with the right nutrition. In this blog post, we will explore the feeding requirements for different seasons and how to adapt … Read more
Maintaining a clean and predator-free pond is essential for the health and well-being of its inhabitants. Installing netting is a great, less expensive alternative to pond electric fencing. We’ll walk you through the process of properly setting up netting for your pond. This simple yet crucial step will help keep predators out and prevent leaves … Read more
Blanket weed is an algae that plagues many ponds during the year’s warmer months. Considering that there are many ways and many products to deal with blanket weed, there’s actually a lot of confusion about which products work, how effective they are, when, and how to use them. We’re going to go through a list … Read more
During the peak summer months, when the weather is extremely warm, and the oxygen level in your pond starts to deplete, aeration and oxygenation become very important to the health of your fish. It is important to note that there is a difference between aeration and oxygenation, which we will explain in more detail below. … Read more
Koi fish are elegant, highly adaptive, and calming. So it’s no wonder why so many people love keeping them nearby. According to Feng Shui, koi fish carry fortunes of good luck and spiritual abundance, but they don’t always look out for their own best interests. Surprisingly, it’s pretty common for koi fish to jump out … Read more
You may find that your fish are lying there floating upside down in your outside pond leaving you completely stumped. The number 1 reason why fish die out is poor water quality. It sounds obvious, but when it comes to outdoor fish ponds a lot of people have a tendency to ignore their water quality, … Read more
Fish ponds with koi carp and other similar kept fish can be hard to monitor and deter potential predators such as herons, cats, racoons or even dogs from getting near it and eating all the fish. Netting only works to a certain point and does not give off any warnings to the intruders, which could, … Read more
Herons are an absolute nightmare for any pond owner, especially ones with koi carp and goldfish swimming around. Grey herons are smart and see these fish as easy pickings and will spend time analyzing your pond setup, then eventually eating fish from it. They can cost you lots of money and cause a lot of … Read more