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Which food for pond fish? Flakes, sticks or pellets by species Which food for pond fish? Flakes, sticks or pellets by speciesGoldfish, koi, sturgeon and native fish do not have the same needs. Here is which food to choose, in what form and...6 min de lecture Automatic pond top-up: how to maintain the water level Automatic pond top-up: how to maintain the water levelIn summer, a pond can lose several centimetres of water a week. An automatic top-up system stops the pump running dry and...6 min de lecture Pond KH and GH: how to measure water hardness and correct it Pond KH and GH: how to measure water hardness and correct itWater hardness stabilizes pH and protects fish. Here’s how to measure it, the target values, and how to adjust it.4 min de lecture Low-energy pond pump: how much does it really cost in electricity? Low-energy pond pump: how much does it really cost in electricity?How to calculate the annual cost of your pond pump, and why an energy-efficient pump often pays for itself in just a...7 min de lecture How to drain a garden pond without stressing the fish How to drain a garden pond without stressing the fishShould you drain your pond, when to do it and how to proceed step by step to protect fish and beneficial bacteria.7 min de lecture Pond full of algae and cloudy water: how to save your fish Pond full of algae and cloudy water: how to save your fishThe emergency steps to take when fish are struggling in a pond overrun by algae and cloudy water, followed by the method...6 min de lecture

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Pond fish feeder: how to choose the right one Pond fish feeder: how to choose the right oneCapacity, food type, programming, power supply, rain protection: the criteria for choosing an automatic feeder for your pond.6 min de lecture 10 essential accessories when you keep koi carp 10 essential accessories when you keep koi carpWater test, thermometer, aeration, landing net, handling bowl, net: the 10 accessories that make life easier for koi owners and protect their...6 min de lecture Pond UV sterilizer maintenance: the checklist for the year Pond UV sterilizer maintenance: the checklist for the yearBulb, quartz sleeve, seals, flow rate, winterizing: maintaining a UV sterilizer takes just a few steps a year. Here is the complete...6 min de lecture Cleaning the quartz sleeve of a pond UV lamp: step-by-step method Cleaning the quartz sleeve of a pond UV lamp: step-by-step methodA scaled-up quartz sleeve blocks much of the UV-C radiation, even with a new bulb. Here is how to remove it, clean...6 min de lecture Pond filter overflowing: the causes and how to fix the problem Pond filter overflowing: the causes and how to fix the problemAn overflowing filter can empty the pond overnight. Here are the causes by filter type, and the adjustments that stop it from...6 min de lecture Spawning brushes: how to set them up for koi breeding Spawning brushes: how to set them up for koi breedingSpawning brushes give koi a surface to lay their eggs on and let you remove the eggs before they get eaten. Here...7 min de lecture Installing a pond filter: the pump, UV and filter order and the right connections Installing a pond filter: the pump, UV and filter order and the right connectionsA badly connected filter overflows, filters poorly or wears out the pump. Here is the installation order for a pressure filter and...6 min de lecture How to clean an Oase pond pump, step by step How to clean an Oase pond pump, step by stepA clogged pump loses flow and wears out faster. Here is how to clean an Oase pond pump, how often to do...6 min de lecture Algae in an artificial stream: how to get rid of it for good Algae in an artificial stream: how to get rid of it for goodGarden streams and waterfalls are prime territory for filamentous algae. Here is why, and how to limit their return in the long...6 min de lecture Enlarging an existing pond: the 3 methods for your type of pond Enlarging an existing pond: the 3 methods for your type of pondJoin a new liner, replace everything or create a second connected pond: the ways to enlarge a pond depending on how it...6 min de lecture Larves de chironomes et bâche EPDM : un risque rare, comment le reconnaître et le limiter naturellement Larves de chironomes et bâche EPDM : un risque rare, comment le reconnaître et le limiter naturellementDes larves peuvent-elles abîmer une bâche EPDM ? Ce qu'on sait vraiment des chironomes et des phryganes, le rôle des gros plis,...7 min de lecture Frogs, toads and newts in the pond: welcoming them without harming your fish Frogs, toads and newts in the pond: welcoming them without harming your fishWhich amphibians settle in a Belgian pond, when they lay their eggs, how to create banks and shelters for them, what happens...10 min de lecture Filtre solaire pour bassin : ça existe, lequel choisir et quelles sont ses limites ? Filtre solaire pour bassin : ça existe, lequel choisir et quelles sont ses limites ?Oui, le filtre solaire pour bassin existe. Modèles, volumes conseillés, limites sans soleil, installation du panneau et cas où il vaut mieux...7 min de lecture Duckweed on a pond: remove it without harming newts, frogs, or pond life Duckweed on a pond: remove it without harming newts, frogs, or pond lifeA natural pond covered with duckweed: should you intervene, how can you skim it without disturbing amphibians, when during the year, what...7 min de lecture Faut-il arrêter la filtration de son bassin en hiver ? Faut-il arrêter la filtration de son bassin en hiver ?Couper le filtre ou le laisser tourner ? Le débat revient chaque année. Voici comment décider selon le gel et vos poissons,...7 min de lecture Installing a rectangular preformed pool: step-by-step installation for straight walls and a perfectly level surface Installing a rectangular preformed pool: step-by-step installation for straight walls and a perfectly level surfaceA rectangular pool leaves no room for error: the slightest unevenness is visible along its entire length, and its straight walls are...6 min de lecture What should you put at the bottom of a preformed pond: pebbles, sand, potting soil, or nothing at all? What should you put at the bottom of a preformed pond: pebbles, sand, potting soil, or nothing at all?Pebbles, sand, or potting soil at the bottom of a 500-liter preformed pond? The most effective answer is often surprising: almost nothing....5 min de lecture Overflow for a preformed pond: 3 methods for draining rainwater without dislodging the shell Overflow for a preformed pond: 3 methods for draining rainwater without dislodging the shellWithout an overflow outlet, every storm causes the pool to overflow and soaks the backfill around the shell. Notch, wall penetration, soakaway...6 min de lecture