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What exposure is best for a garden pond? Sun, partial shade, and orientation: what each choice entails What exposure is best for a garden pond? Sun, partial shade, and orientation: what each choice entailsFull sun, partial shade, or shade: which exposure should you choose for a garden pond, how many hours of sunlight should you...7 min de lecture How deep should a koi pond be? The right depth depending on the climate and your fish How deep should a koi pond be? The right depth depending on the climate and your fishMinimum depth, ideal depth, flat bottom or shelves: what really matters for koi in a climate like Belgium’s, and the mistakes to...7 min de lecture Indoor water garden: is it possible, and how can you make it work? Indoor water garden: is it possible, and how can you make it work?Veranda pond, planted container, indoor fountain: what you need to know before installing a water garden at home (weight, humidity, light, electrical...6 min de lecture What fish should I put in a 4,500-liter pond? What fish should I put in a 4,500-liter pond?A 4.5 m³ pond is well suited to goldfish, shubunkins, or small native species, but not to adult koi or sturgeons. Species,...7 min de lecture Too many snails in my pond: are they harmful or dangerous? What they reveal and when to worry Too many snails in my pond: are they harmful or dangerous? What they reveal and when to worryA large snail population in a pond is rarely dangerous in itself, but it often indicates an excess of organic matter. Identify...7 min de lecture How large should my pool be? Size the surface area, depth, and volume according to its intended use How large should my pool be? Size the surface area, depth, and volume according to its intended useBigger isn't just a matter of preference: the size of a pond determines its stability, the fish it can accommodate, and the...7 min de lecture

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Cut or damaged pond electrical cable: can it be repaired, and how can accidents be prevented? Cut or damaged pond electrical cable: can it be repaired, and how can accidents be prevented?One snip with pruning shears or a spade, and the pump cable is damaged. What can be repaired, what you should never...6 min de lecture How to prevent algae in a pond: cut off their food sources every day How to prevent algae in a pond: cut off their food sources every dayAlgae only grow if they are fed. Feeding, leaves, runoff, makeup water, sludge: habits that deprive algae of phosphates and nitrates, season...7 min de lecture Biobooster+ instructions: dosage, application steps, and schedule for your pool Biobooster+ instructions: dosage, application steps, and schedule for your poolDo you have a pot of Biobooster+ in hand and are looking for the instructions? Packaging options, scoop dosage, temperature conditions, what...7 min de lecture Fruits, vegetables, insects: the treats your koi love (and those that make them sick) Fruits, vegetables, insects: the treats your koi love (and those that make them sick)Salad, watermelon, peas, worms, insects: what your koi carp can eat in addition to their feed, prohibited foods, quantities, and the right...6 min de lecture How to keep a pool clear all year round: the season-by-season maintenance routine How to keep a pool clear all year round: the season-by-season maintenance routineA clear pool is not achieved all at once: it’s a routine. The steps to take in spring, summer, autumn, and winter...8 min de lecture How many bottom drains for a 250 m² pool? The calculation method and mistakes to avoid How many bottom drains for a 250 m² pool? The calculation method and mistakes to avoidFor a large pool, the number of main drains depends on the floor area, the target filtration flow rate, and the pool’s...6 min de lecture How to protect pond fish from ravens and crows How to protect pond fish from ravens and crowsCrows, rooks, magpies: corvids mainly take small fish and food along the edges. How to identify them and deter them effectively without...8 min de lecture Bacteria against nitrites and nitrates: which ones should you choose for your pond? Bacteria against nitrites and nitrates: which ones should you choose for your pond?Nitrifying bacteria, maintenance bacteria, denitrification: what each type actually does to nitrite and nitrate, and how to choose the right product for...6 min de lecture Should the UV lamp be turned off during a GH or KH treatment of the pond? Should the UV lamp be turned off during a GH or KH treatment of the pond?Raising the GH or KH of a pond generally does not require turning off the UV-C. Bacteria, algaecides, and medications do. Here’s...7 min de lecture Check valve for a pool: operation, selection, placement, and testing (complete guide) Check valve for a pool: operation, selection, placement, and testing (complete guide)Swing, spring, ball, or foot valve: how does a check valve work, which one should you choose for a pond pump, a...8 min de lecture Clean Your Pond Filter Without Killing the Bacteria: Method by Filter Type Clean Your Pond Filter Without Killing the Bacteria: Method by Filter TypeCleaning method by pond filter type (pressure, multichamber, drum, K1, ceramic), frequency according to temperature, bacterial restart, and annual maintenance schedule.12 min de lecture Cormorants on the pond: how to protect your fish from an underwater fisherman (nets, lines, shelters) Cormorants on the pond: how to protect your fish from an underwater fisherman (nets, lines, shelters)The great cormorant hunts underwater and can empty a pond in a few winter weeks. How it hunts, why conventional bird scarers...6 min de lecture How deep should a fish pond be? A guide based on the species, freezing conditions, and herons How deep should a fish pond be? A guide based on the species, freezing conditions, and heronsThe depth of a fish pond is determined by three constraints: winter, summer, and predators. Guidelines by species, the role of shelves,...8 min de lecture Pool water quality in autumn: why is it the riskiest season, and should you still add bacteria? Pool water quality in autumn: why is it the riskiest season, and should you still add bacteria?Dropping temperatures, rotting leaves, slowing bacteria, fish with weakened defenses: autumn brings a host of risks. What to measure, how to adjust...6 min de lecture How to clear cloudy water that isn't green: milky, gray, or particle-laden water How to clear cloudy water that isn't green: milky, gray, or particle-laden waterIs your water not green but milky, grayish, or full of particles? It’s not an algae problem: here’s how to identify the...6 min de lecture Cold-water fish: the complete list for ponds (and aquariums), with their temperature ranges and requirements Cold-water fish: the complete list for ponds (and aquariums), with their temperature ranges and requirementsGoldfish, koi, orfe, tench, minnows, sturgeon: which fish tolerate cold water, at what temperatures, and which ones to choose based on the...6 min de lecture When do goldfish spawn? Signs that spawning is about to happen in the pond When do goldfish spawn? Signs that spawning is about to happen in the pondSpawning temperature, spawning time, male and female behavior: how to tell that your goldfish are going to spawn, and what happens to...6 min de lecture Filamentous algae: the fall plan to keep them from returning in spring Filamentous algae: the fall plan to keep them from returning in springThe return of filamentous algae in April is prepared for in October. Nutrient assessment, phosphate testing, filtration, plants: the autumn decisions that...7 min de lecture