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Can a polyester pool leak? Possible causes and repair of a cracked shell Can a polyester pool leak? Possible causes and repair of a cracked shellA polyester pool or pond can leak: cracks caused by an improperly leveled installation, impact, frost, surface aging, or a wall fitting....7 min de lecture How to build a pond waterfall: the natural stone project, from liner to pump How to build a pond waterfall: the natural stone project, from liner to pumpBuilding your own pond waterfall mainly requires careful attention to three things: waterproofing beneath the stones, choosing the pump and hose, and...7 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 Where to place a check valve on a pond: pump, filter, suction, and air pump Where to place a check valve on a pond: pump, filter, suction, and air pumpWhere to install a check valve in a pond system: on the discharge of a submersible pump, at the end of the...7 min de lecture Pond plant kit: what does it contain, which one should you choose, and how do you install it? Pond plant kit: what does it contain, which one should you choose, and how do you install it?Buying guide for ready-to-plant aquatic plant kits: kit contents, differences between water lily kits, marginal plant kits, floating baskets, and large pre-planted...6 min de lecture Which product should I choose to waterproof my garden pond? Liner, EPDM, prefabricated shell, concrete, or polyester Which product should I choose to waterproof my garden pond? Liner, EPDM, prefabricated shell, concrete, or polyesterPVC liner, EPDM, prefabricated shell, coated concrete, or fiberglass-reinforced polyester: each waterproofing system has its ideal application. A comparison of the criteria...6 min de lecture

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Build a cement pond: foundation, masonry, plastering, and safe filling with water for fish Build a cement pond: foundation, masonry, plastering, and safe filling with water for fishThe masonry pond allows for clean shapes and raised edges, but requires a proper method: foundation, reinforced walls, plaster, waterproofing coating, then...6 min de lecture How and where to buy a filter for your pond: the checklist before ordering How and where to buy a filter for your pond: the checklist before orderingBuy the right pond filter: the information to gather before purchasing, sales channels (specialist store, hypermarket, online shop, second-hand), what to check...6 min de lecture Build an above-ground wooden pool: structure, waterproofing, and water weight Build an above-ground wooden pool: structure, waterproofing, and water weightA wooden pool on the terrace or in the garden is possible, provided you clearly understand the role of the wood (the...7 min de lecture How to change the bulb in a submersible pool spotlight: halogen, integrated LED, and watertightness How to change the bulb in a submersible pool spotlight: halogen, integrated LED, and watertightnessChanging the bulb in an underwater pool light: electrical safety, removing a halogen light, choosing an identical bulb, checking the seal, and...7 min de lecture How to eliminate duckweed in a pond: the three-step plan - remove, starve, outcompete How to eliminate duckweed in a pond: the three-step plan - remove, starve, outcompeteThe three-step plan against duckweed: remove it, reduce nutrients, and restore the environment. Water analysis, Nautex, SeDox Max, and Bactovase according to...10 min de lecture How to dig a pond: the earthmoving method, from marking out to a liner-ready bottom How to dig a pond: the earthmoving method, from marking out to a liner-ready bottomThe method for digging a garden pond: layout and staking, level checking, the order for digging the shelves and the pit, managing...7 min de lecture Create a natural filter for your pond: build a planted treatment wetland, step by step Create a natural filter for your pond: build a planted treatment wetland, step by stepBuild your own natural pond filter: placement and surface area of the constructed wetland, partitioning, water circulation, choice of gravel and zeolite,...7 min de lecture Plant-filtered pond: can you do without a filter, and how do you design a planted area that works? Plant-filtered pond: can you do without a filter, and how do you design a planted area that works?Filtering a pond with plants: what they really retain, the three possible configurations, the area and substrate to plan for, the necessary...7 min de lecture Aquatic plants for a small pond: how many to add, which ones, and where to place them Aquatic plants for a small pond: how many to add, which ones, and where to place themPlanting plan for a small pond or terrace container: number of plants per square meter, proportions between zones, compact species, plants to...6 min de lecture How to repair a leak in a PVC pond liner: diagnosis, patching, and the limitations of aged PVC How to repair a leak in a PVC pond liner: diagnosis, patching, and the limitations of aged PVCRepairing a leak in a PVC pond liner: confirm that the liner is the cause, find the hole, apply a glued PVC...7 min de lecture Repairing a hole in a pond liner: the right patch for the material and size of the damage Repairing a hole in a pond liner: the right patch for the material and size of the damagePinprick hole, snag, or actual tear: the repair depends first on the material of your liner (EPDM or PVC) and the size...8 min de lecture Sturgeon in a pond: which species to choose, what kind of pond to plan for, and how to feed it without losing it Sturgeon in a pond: which species to choose, what kind of pond to plan for, and how to feed it without losing itThe sturgeon is fascinating, but it is the pond fish least forgiving of mistakes. Sterlet or beluga, adult size, pond shape, oxygen,...5 min de lecture How to feed golden minnows in a pond: what food, how much, and when to stop How to feed golden minnows in a pond: what food, how much, and when to stopPellet size, feeding frequency, natural food, seasons: the practical guide to properly feeding golden minnows in a garden pond.6 min de lecture Can fish be bred in a garden pond? Reproduction, fry, and limitations to know Can fish be bred in a garden pond? Reproduction, fry, and limitations to knowGoldfish, koi, minnows or fish for consumption: what it is realistic to raise in a garden pond, how to encourage breeding, feed...6 min de lecture Pond filter brushes: how many to use and how to install them Pond filter brushes: how many to use and how to install themWhat are brushes in a pond filter used for, how do you calculate the number needed, and how do you install them...4 min de lecture Veiled koi (butterfly koi): origin, how to choose one, where to find it, and how to protect its fins Veiled koi (butterfly koi): origin, how to choose one, where to find it, and how to protect its finsWith its long fins that ripple like sails, the butterfly koi is winning over more and more enthusiasts. Where does it come...6 min de lecture Phosphates in the pond: why phosphorus feeds algae, and how to reduce it sustainably Phosphates in the pond: why phosphorus feeds algae, and how to reduce it sustainablyPhosphorus is the main fuel for algae in a pond. Where it comes from, at what level it becomes a problem, and...6 min de lecture Frost-resistant aquatic plants: the list for a pond that comes back to life on its own every spring Frost-resistant aquatic plants: the list for a pond that comes back to life on its own every springWhich pond plants can overwinter outdoors in our climate, and which ones need to be brought inside? A list by planting zone,...6 min de lecture