Tips for your pond
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Garden fountain: how to choose the right one (freestanding, in the pond, solar-powered, or statue) and where to find itSelf-contained fountain with basin, water jet in the pool, floating solar fountain, or spouting statue: the main types of garden fountains, their...6 min de lecture
Arrosoir & Persil: recycled metal garden decor, choosing and installingRecycled metal birds, dragonflies, frogs, and herons: how to choose Arrosoir & Persil pieces based on the location in the garden or...12 min de lecture
38 or 50 mm hose for a pond pump? Choose the diameter based on the flow rate and lengthA hose that is too narrow can significantly reduce the flow rate of a pond pump. How do you choose between 32,...9 min de lecture
How much food for sturgeon? Ration, frequency, and signs to watch forAn underfed sturgeon loses weight without anyone noticing, while an overfed sturgeon pollutes the pond. Recommended ration based on temperature, frequency, feeding...7 min de lecture
Water turtle pond: size, depth and which preformed pond to chooseWhat pond is suitable for a water turtle? Volume per turtle, shallow area and beach, escape-proof fencing, filtration, winter and regulations, along...14 min de lecture
How to plant water lilies in a natural pond: soil bottom, deep water, and planting without drainingPlanting water lilies in a pond with a soil or clay bottom without draining it: weighted basket, burlap-wrapped root ball, direct planting...8 min de lecture
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What kind of pond for goldfish? Size, depth, and filtration for them to live twenty yearsVolume, frost-proof depth, filtration, plants, and number of fish: everything you need to plan to build a pond where goldfish live long...6 min de lecture
Creating a water fountain in a basin: choosing the pump and nozzle and installing them correctlyA water jet animates the pond and adds oxygen, provided you choose the pump, nozzle, and location carefully. Jet height and flow...7 min de lecture
Pool skimmer: choosing the right model and installing it correctlyFloating, wall-mounted, or freestanding skimmer: how to choose the right model, where to place it based on the wind and water return,...14 min de lecture
Pond pre-filter: vortex, curved screen, brushes, or drum - which one should you choose?Comparison of pond prefilters: vortex, curved grate, brushes, drum filter, and roller filter, including filtration fineness, maintenance, budget, and recommended combinations based...12 min de lecture
Koi carp parasites: identify costia, trichodina, gyrodactylus, argulus and treat themWhy parasites explode in spring, how to identify those visible to the naked eye (Argulus, leeches, Lernaea) and those requiring a microscope...12 min de lecture
Constructed wetland for a fish pond: diagram, sizing, and plantsA wetland plant can purify a fish pond, provided that the organic load is taken into account: surface area based on the...12 min de lecture
Asagi and Shusui: everything you need to know about blue koi carpWhere does the blue of Asagi and Shusui come from, how do you read their scale patterns, what subvarieties exist, how do...14 min de lecture
Koi Herpesvirus (KHV): symptoms, transmission, and how to protect your pondKHV is the disease most feared by koi owners. Symptoms, the role of temperature, healthy carriers, screening by PCR and serology, what...12 min de lecture
Fluidized bed filter (K1) for ponds: operation, sizing and aerationEverything about the K1 moving bed filter: how the moving bed works, self-cleaning, filling rate, air flow and air pump, moving or...12 min de lecture
Bonding and assembling an EPDM membrane: sheet joints, repairs, and productsJoining two EPDM liner sheets or repairing a tear is done cold, using a primer and self-adhesive seam tape. Preparation, rolling, weather...14 min de lecture
UV-C bypass for a pond: why and how to install itThe UV-C bypass sends the appropriate flow rate through the device without restricting filtration: principle, diagram, valve adjustment, maintenance, and common mistakes.15 min de lecture
Anatomy of koi carp: gills, lateral line, swim bladder, and warning signsEach koi carp organ linked to a visible pond symptom: gills, mucus, lateral line, swim bladder, intestine without a stomach, kidneys and...16 min de lecture
Which silicone or sealant for a pond? Choosing the right sealing productStandard silicone, aquarium silicone, polymer sealant or EPDM sealant: not all of them can cope with permanent water or fish. Here is...6 min de lecture
Repairing a pond bank that is collapsing or exposing the linerA slipping bank, soil falling into the water, a visible liner damaged by the sun: here's how to repair and stabilize the...6 min de lecture
Underlay, sand or old carpet under a pond liner: which protection to choose?Sand, old carpet, cardboard or geotextile underlay: here is what each protection under a pond liner is really worth, and why underlay...6 min de lecture
Pond pump losing flow: 7 causes and how to fix themA pond pump that delivers less flow is not necessarily at the end of its life. Here are the 7 most common...6 min de lecture
Why create a pond in your garden? 7 good reasons and the questions to ask yourselfBiodiversity, coolness, relaxation, fish or swimming: a pond transforms a garden. Here is what it brings and the questions to settle before...6 min de lecture
Malachite green in a pond: uses, risks and precautionsMalachite green, often combined with formalin, is offered against certain external parasites and fungal infections in ornamental fish. Here are the risks...7 min de lecture