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Les conseils de l'équipe Foudebassin.

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 Outdoor pool heating: which device to buy based on your goal Outdoor pool heating: which device to buy based on your goalFloating resistance heater, stainless steel in-line heater, or heat pump: the buying guide to choosing an outdoor pool heater based on your...8 min de lecture Clean your pond quickly in autumn: the task order that saves time Clean your pond quickly in autumn: the task order that saves timeHalf a day, the right equipment, and the tasks in the right order: a quick autumn pond cleaning, without draining it or...7 min de lecture

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Foam on the pool in the morning: where does it come from, and is it dangerous? Foam on the pool in the morning: where does it come from, and is it dangerous?Is white foam appearing on your pool in the morning? Algae, excess organic matter, a filter restarting, or contamination: here’s how to...8 min de lecture Planting oxygenating plants in autumn: when, which ones, and how to succeed Planting oxygenating plants in autumn: when, which ones, and how to succeedCan oxygenating plants be planted in autumn? Yes, up to a certain water temperature. Planting window, cold-tolerant species, and autumn techniques and...6 min de lecture Quarantining Pond Fish: Set Up the Tank and Follow the 4-Week Protocol Quarantining Pond Fish: Set Up the Tank and Follow the 4-Week ProtocolSet up an effective quarantine tank and follow a four-week protocol: sizing, a mature filter, aeration, heating, water preparation, a week-by-week schedule,...11 min de lecture Which Saki-Hikari to give based on the water temperature? The season-by-season calendar Which Saki-Hikari to give based on the water temperature? The season-by-season calendarThe right Saki-Hikari formula depends first on the thermometer. A temperature-range chart, spring and autumn transitions, feeding frequency, and common mistakes: the...6 min de lecture Preparing your pond for winter without harming the ecosystem: plants, bacteria, frogs, and insects Preparing your pond for winter without harming the ecosystem: plants, bacteria, frogs, and insectsA pond is home to more than just fish. How to prepare the pond for winter while preserving plants, bacteria, amphibians, and...7 min de lecture Special autumn diet: why now is the time to change your fish food Special autumn diet: why now is the time to change your fish foodReserves before winter, slower digestion, a less efficient filter: why autumn is the right time to switch to a wheat germ food,...6 min de lecture Goldfish dying despite good oxygenation: causes to check Goldfish dying despite good oxygenation: causes to checkYour goldfish died even though the pond is well oxygenated? Ammonia, nitrites, pH, tap water, toxins, diseases, thermal shock: the investigative method...6 min de lecture Buy a koi carp: 12 criteria for assessing its quality and health before paying Buy a koi carp: 12 criteria for assessing its quality and health before payingThe checklist to use at the sales tank: body shape, skin, pattern, swimming, gills, eyes, then the questions to ask the seller,...11 min de lecture Pruning and protecting natural pool plants in winter: what to cut, when, and what to leave Pruning and protecting natural pool plants in winter: what to cut, when, and what to leaveWater lilies, reeds, irises, oxygenating plants, frost-sensitive plants: plant by plant, what to cut back in autumn, what to leave until February,...7 min de lecture My goldfish has turned white: normal color change or a sign of illness? My goldfish has turned white: normal color change or a sign of illness?A goldfish turning white is not necessarily sick: its color changes with age, genetics, and diet. How can you tell the difference...7 min de lecture How to care for a water lily: the care calendar, from planting to overwintering How to care for a water lily: the care calendar, from planting to overwinteringRepotting, division, fertilizing, yellow leaves, aphids, overwintering: the care calendar for a hardy water lily so that it blooms every summer.8 min de lecture Can bacteria still be added to a pond in autumn? Until when and why Can bacteria still be added to a pond in autumn? Until when and whyYes, autumn is actually a good time to seed a pond, as long as the water stays above about 10 °C. Timing,...7 min de lecture Winterizing a natural pool: the mistakes that cost you dearly in spring, and what to do instead Winterizing a natural pool: the mistakes that cost you dearly in spring, and what to do insteadDrain the pool, let the leaves sink, cut everything back, break the ice, seal it airtight: the winterizing mistakes we see every...8 min de lecture How many koi in my pond? The reference table by volume, and how to adjust it How many koi in my pond? The reference table by volume, and how to adjust itA simple reference chart to determine how many adult koi to keep based on pond volume, followed by factors for adjusting the...6 min de lecture Goldfish overpopulation in the pond: regain control with three key measures Goldfish overpopulation in the pond: regain control with three key measuresGoldfish breed so successfully that a pond can become overcrowded within two or three seasons. How to assess the situation, reduce the...7 min de lecture Pond pump in winter: should you keep it running, raise it, or turn it off? Pond pump in winter: should you keep it running, raise it, or turn it off?Keep running, raise, or store the pump for winter? The right choice depends on the fish, depth, and type of filtration. Decision...7 min de lecture Pond air pump: can it stay out in the rain? Installation, winter, and solutions without an outlet (battery, backup) Pond air pump: can it stay out in the rain? Installation, winter, and solutions without an outlet (battery, backup)An air pump runs outdoors year-round, but it isn't weatherproof. Where should it be installed so it can withstand rain, freezing temperatures,...6 min de lecture Covering a koi pond in winter: greenhouse, insulated panels, or tarp Covering a koi pond in winter: greenhouse, insulated panels, or tarpBubble film, insulation panels, and a polycarbonate greenhouse: what each cover really provides for a koi pond in winter, in terms of...12 min de lecture