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Chironomid larvae and EPDM liners: a rare risk, how to identify and naturally limit it Chironomid larvae and EPDM liners: a rare risk, how to identify and naturally limit itCan larvae damage an EPDM liner? What we really know about chironomids and phryganes, the role of large folds, and natural solutions...6 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 Solar filter for ponds: does it exist, which one to choose and what are its limitations? Solar filter for ponds: does it exist, which one to choose and what are its limitations?Yes, solar filters for ponds do exist. Models, recommended volumes, limitations without sunlight, panel installation, and cases where it is better to...6 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 Should you turn off your pond filter in winter? Should you turn off your pond filter in winter?Turn off the filter or leave it running? The debate resurfaces every year. Here’s how to decide based on the frost and...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

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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 How to remove algae from a small garden pond (preformed or under 5 m³) How to remove algae from a small garden pond (preformed or under 5 m³)In a small pond, algae take over quickly and mistakes come at a high cost: overdosing, overheating, and overstocking. How can you...7 min de lecture Affordable pond waterfall: durable budget-friendly solutions (prefabricated, liner and stones, stream) Affordable pond waterfall: durable budget-friendly solutions (prefabricated, liner and stones, stream)A waterfall animates a pond and oxygenates the water, but quotes can sometimes be daunting. Preformed waterfall, liner-and-stone waterfall, simple overflow, or...6 min de lecture Create a mini water garden: tub, barrel, or small prefabricated pond - the guide to a successful small water feature Create a mini water garden: tub, barrel, or small prefabricated pond - the guide to a successful small water featureA mini pond fits on a patio or in a corner of the garden and attracts dragonflies and birds within a few...6 min de lecture Preformed pond or liner: which one should you choose for your project? Preformed pond or liner: which one should you choose for your project?The preformed pond is quick to install, while the liner offers flexibility and depth. An honest comparison based on the size, fish,...5 min de lecture Winter protection for the pond: protect the pump, filter, UV unit, and plants from frost Winter protection for the pond: protect the pump, filter, UV unit, and plants from frostUV lamp, pump, filter, hoses, frost-sensitive plants: what to drain, leave running, or bring indoors before the first frosts so the pond...8 min de lecture Winterizing Your Pond: Preparing Fish and the Biological Balance for the Cold Season Winterizing Your Pond: Preparing Fish and the Biological Balance for the Cold SeasonDepth, declining feeding, oxygen under the ice, cleaned-out bottom, and autumn bacteria: what happens in the pond in winter and how to...7 min de lecture November by the pool: the month's checklist before the first frosts November by the pool: the month's checklist before the first frostsLast leaves, stopping feeding, storing UV equipment, heron monitoring: the precise tasks for November to ensure the pond enters winter in good...7 min de lecture How to install a sump pump? How to install a sump pump?A sump pump stands upright on a hard surface, with a hose of the same diameter as the outlet and a loose...7 min de lecture Pond UV lamp: when to turn it on and off throughout the season Pond UV lamp: when to turn it on and off throughout the seasonA UV lamp should not be left on all year without consideration. Here’s when to turn it on, when to turn it...4 min de lecture My pond fish have stopped eating: 6 causes and what to do My pond fish have stopped eating: 6 causes and what to doA fish that turns up its nose at food is sending a signal. Here are the six most common causes and the...4 min de lecture Algisin or Greenstab: which solution to choose against filamentous algae? Algisin or Greenstab: which solution to choose against filamentous algae?Algisin or Greenstab? Comparison between a curative treatment and a gentle solution for filamentous algae, and our experts' advice.3 min de lecture Alternative to Algisin: gently treat filamentous algae with Greenstab Alternative to Algisin: gently treat filamentous algae with GreenstabReplace Algisin with a gentle method: seaweed brush, Greenstab, Biobooster+ and water analysis. Our experts' 4-step plan.3 min de lecture Algisin: use, dosage and precautions against filamentous algae Algisin: use, dosage and precautions against filamentous algaeHow to use Algisin against filamentous algae: dosage, precautions (oxygen, filtration, plants) and the gentler method recommended by our experts.4 min de lecture The 20 best Christmas gift ideas, selected by the Foudebassin experts The 20 best Christmas gift ideas, selected by the Foudebassin expertsTwenty Christmas gift ideas selected by the Foudebassin experts for children, pond, koi and aquarium enthusiasts, or the patio. Each idea specifies...11 min de lecture First Medaka spawns in spring: bowl or mini-pond First Medaka spawns in spring: bowl or mini-pondIn spring, as soon as the water is warm enough and the days are long enough, medakas can spawn outdoors. Here’s how...8 min de lecture Breeding medaka indoors in the dead of winter in a Medaka Aqua One Breeding medaka indoors in the dead of winter in a Medaka Aqua OneIndoors, you control the temperature and light: the season no longer dictates when they spawn. Here’s how to breed medakas this winter...9 min de lecture