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UV-C bypass for a pond: why and how to install it 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 signs 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 product 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 liner 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? 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 them 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

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Why create a pond in your garden? 7 good reasons and the questions to ask yourself 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 precautions 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 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 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