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Medaka Breeding: From Eggs to Early Fry Medaka Breeding: From Eggs to Early FryBreeding medaka requires healthy fish, warmer water, and eggs removed after spawning. Here are the steps, from the first fry to the...7 min de lecture Daruma, Miyuki, Lame: Understanding the Varieties of Medakas Daruma, Miyuki, Lame: Understanding the Varieties of MedakasMore than 400 varieties of medaka are known, but six main types are enough to get by. This guide shows how to...7 min de lecture Japanese bowl, mini-pond, or aquarium: what to choose for your medakas? Japanese bowl, mini-pond, or aquarium: what to choose for your medakas?Indoors, the aquarium takes center stage; outdoors, the available space determines whether a Japanese bowl or mini-pond is the right choice. Comparison,...7 min de lecture Medaka: The Complete Guide to Getting Started Medaka: The Complete Guide to Getting StartedThe medaka is a small Japanese rice fish, 3 to 4 cm long, that lives in schools. This guide provides everything you...7 min de lecture How to remove algae in a pond? How to remove algae in a pond?How do you remove algae from a pond? It is one of the most difficult problems to deal with when you are...6 min de lecture Sludge in the pond: should you vacuum it or use bacteria? Sludge in the pond: should you vacuum it or use bacteria?Black sludge at the bottom of the pond, a fermentation smell, cloudy water? Should you invest in a pond vacuum or opt...8 min de lecture

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How to easily remove sludge from a pond? How to easily remove sludge from a pond?Do you have sludge in your garden pond? There are several solutions for removing sludge from your pond. If your pond hasn't...1 min de lecture What is the lifespan of a goldfish? What is the lifespan of a goldfish?The goldfish is a pleasant animal to observe in your aquarium or pond. It's not uncommon for him to follow you. Goldfish...5 min de lecture How to choose the right garden pond filter? How to choose the right garden pond filter?Which fish pond filtration system to choose? How do I choose my pond filter? All the answers to your questions are in...2 min de lecture How to choose a pond filter: the five questions to ask before considering volume How to choose a pond filter: the five questions to ask before considering volumeThe pond’s volume alone is not enough to choose a filter. Fish population, sunlight, available space, acceptable maintenance level, and installation type:...6 min de lecture Pond dredging by suction: price, ideal timing, and alternatives (what really affects the bill) Pond dredging by suction: price, ideal timing, and alternatives (what really affects the bill)Sludge volume, access, removal method: what determines the price of pond dredging, the best time to do it, and how to avoid...14 min de lecture When to feed pond fish? Season, temperature, and time of day When to feed pond fish? Season, temperature, and time of dayThe right time to feed pond fish depends first on the water temperature, then on the time of day. A season-by-season schedule,...6 min de lecture Self-sustaining natural pool: how its ecosystem works and how to help it balance itself Self-sustaining natural pool: how its ecosystem works and how to help it balance itselfA “self-sustaining” natural pool is not a pool without maintenance: it is an ecosystem in which plants, microorganisms, and small animals do...13 min de lecture Which aerator should you choose for your pond? Air pump, surface aerator, or fountain: the honest comparison Which aerator should you choose for your pond? Air pump, surface aerator, or fountain: the honest comparisonAir pump and diffusers, aerator-injector, floating fountain, foaming jet: which system actually adds the most oxygen depending on the size and depth...12 min de lecture How to maintain a natural pond? A seasonal maintenance calendar How to maintain a natural pond? A seasonal maintenance calendarA natural pond does not require more maintenance than a filtered pond, but rather different maintenance: a few tasks, at the right...14 min de lecture EPDM Membrane Air Diffusers for Ponds: Why They Outperform Air Stones, and How to Install Them Properly EPDM Membrane Air Diffusers for Ponds: Why They Outperform Air Stones, and How to Install Them ProperlyFine bubbles, backflow prevention, clogging resistance: why choose an EPDM membrane diffuser to aerate a pond, how to size it, where to...6 min de lecture How does a UV lamp for a pond work? The principle explained simply How does a UV lamp for a pond work? The principle explained simplyWavelength, dose, contact time, and the role of the quartz sleeve and filter: what really happens in a UV-C clarifier, and why...6 min de lecture Build a pond with a liner: calculating dimensions, installation, and anchoring step by step Build a pond with a liner: calculating dimensions, installation, and anchoring step by stepCalculate the correct liner size, prepare the base, lay the underlay, manage folds while filling with water, and anchor the edges: the...7 min de lecture Pump with integrated UV lamp for ponds: who is it for, and what are its limitations? Pump with integrated UV lamp for ponds: who is it for, and what are its limitations?All-in-one submersible filter pump, pump and filter kit with UV-C, or separate devices: which ponds a pump with a UV lamp is...7 min de lecture Building an ornamental pond: choices to make before digging, then the order of construction Building an ornamental pond: choices to make before digging, then the order of constructionA successful ornamental pond is determined mainly before the first shovel hits the ground: purpose, location, material, technique. The complete roadmap, from...7 min de lecture Essential tools for maintaining your pool: the complete list, from basic kits to professional equipment Essential tools for maintaining your pool: the complete list, from basic kits to professional equipmentNets, pond vacuum, long-handled scissors, waders, thermometer, water tests: the tools that make pond maintenance quick and efficient, ranked by priority, with...6 min de lecture Where can you find a custom pond liner? Purchasing options and what to prepare before ordering Where can you find a custom pond liner? Purchasing options and what to prepare before orderingCustom-made pond liner: cut to length from a roll, workshop-welded liner, 3D preformed liner, or prepackaged liner. Where to find them, which...6 min de lecture How to Create an Above-Ground Fish Pond: Materials, Assembly, and Golden Rules How to Create an Above-Ground Fish Pond: Materials, Assembly, and Golden RulesWood, masonry, tank, or kit: which materials to choose for an above-ground pond, how to withstand the water pressure, insulate the walls,...6 min de lecture When to clean a garden pond: the cleaning schedule, from weekly to yearly When to clean a garden pond: the cleaning schedule, from weekly to yearlySkim weekly, filter according to the season, and deep-clean in spring or at the end of summer: the cleaning schedule for a...7 min de lecture