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Build a pool without regretting it 3 years from now: the 10 mistakes we see (far too) often Build a pool without regretting it 3 years from now: the 10 mistakes we see (far too) oftenToo small, too shallow, a low-quality liner, improperly adjusted edges, an undersized filter, neglected electrical work: the ten construction mistakes that ruin...7 min de lecture Nitrites in the pond: emergency steps to save your fish, then how to lower the level sustainably Nitrites in the pond: emergency steps to save your fish, then how to lower the level sustainablyFish lying on the bottom, rapid breathing, brown gills: nitrites kill quickly. Thresholds and emergency steps in order (food, water, oxygen, salt,...7 min de lecture Ideal water values for a koi pond: pH, KH, GH, nitrites... the reference table and how to read it Ideal water values for a koi pond: pH, KH, GH, nitrites... the reference table and how to read itThe table of ideal water values for koi, what each parameter really means, why KH is the invisible factor that can tip...6 min de lecture Are your fish disappearing from the pond without a trace? The 7 suspects and how to unmask them Are your fish disappearing from the pond without a trace? The 7 suspects and how to unmask themHeron, chat, kingfisher, cormorant, otter, corvids... or simply hidden fish: how to find out who is emptying your pond, the clues to...7 min de lecture KH too low in the pond: why it threatens the entire balance, KH or GH to correct first, and the right method KH too low in the pond: why it threatens the entire balance, KH or GH to correct first, and the right methodA low KH makes pH unstable, slows filter bacteria, and exposes fish to sudden pH drops. Target values, causes, the KH/GH correction...6 min de lecture Is your water lily not blooming? The 8 most common causes we see (and how to get it blooming again) Is your water lily not blooming? The 8 most common causes we see (and how to get it blooming again)Lots of leaves and no flowers? Sunlight, depth, a basket that is too small, lack of nutrients, fish, water movement: the causes...6 min de lecture

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Install a heron net over your pond: size, mesh, tension, and mistakes to avoid (step-by-step guide) Install a heron net over your pond: size, mesh, tension, and mistakes to avoid (step-by-step guide)The net is the safest protection against herons, provided it is chosen and tensioned properly. Calculating dimensions, choosing the mesh, structure, fastening,...7 min de lecture Native aquatic plants: the complete list for a thriving pond (and the prohibited invasive species to avoid) Native aquatic plants: the complete list for a thriving pond (and the prohibited invasive species to avoid)Yellow iris, marsh marigold, white water lily, hornwort, water violet: a list of native aquatic plants in Belgium and France, classified by...5 min de lecture Pond turning red: 7 possible causes (algae, bacteria, iron, daphnia…), how to identify them and when to worry Pond turning red: 7 possible causes (algae, bacteria, iron, daphnia…), how to identify them and when to worryRed, orange, or pink water does not have a single cause. Euglena, red cyanobacteria, sulfur bacteria, iron, daphnia, or azolla: a biologist's...6 min de lecture Repotting and Dividing Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants: When, How, and Mistakes to Avoid Repotting and Dividing Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants: When, How, and Mistakes to AvoidEvery three to four years, water lilies and marginal plants need to be divided and repotted. The right time, step-by-step instructions for...5 min de lecture Dead leaves in the pond: why they sink, what they do to the water, and the quick routine for cleaning the pond in autumn Dead leaves in the pond: why they sink, what they do to the water, and the quick routine for cleaning the pond in autumnA leaf floats for a few days, then sinks and feeds next year's silt and algae. How to intercept it in time:...6 min de lecture pH too high in the pool (above 8, with high KH and GH): does it really need to be lowered, and how can this be done safely? pH too high in the pool (above 8, with high KH and GH): does it really need to be lowered, and how can this be done safely?A pH of 8 with a KH of 15 is not necessarily a problem, but a pH of 9.5 in the afternoon...7 min de lecture Creating a pond: regulations to know in France and Belgium Creating a pond: regulations to know in France and BelgiumUrban planning, water law, wetlands, invasive species, protected amphibians, neighbors: the rules to check before digging a pond or pool in France...7 min de lecture Why are my fish jumping out of the pond? The 7 causes and how to prevent them from getting out Why are my fish jumping out of the pond? The 7 causes and how to prevent them from getting outOxygen deficiency, degraded water, parasites, predators, spawning, or overflow: the real reasons fish jump or leave a pond, and solutions for keeping...6 min de lecture Power of a pond UV lamp: the watts-per-m³ table to avoid getting it wrong again Power of a pond UV lamp: the watts-per-m³ table to avoid getting it wrong againHow many watts of UV-C are needed per m³? The table according to volume, sunlight exposure, and fish, a calculation example, and...6 min de lecture Prevent the pond from freezing: should you heat it, aerate it, or break the ice? (and what you should never do) Prevent the pond from freezing: should you heat it, aerate it, or break the ice? (and what you should never do)Why a frozen pond is dangerous for fish, ways to keep an opening in the ice (deicer, aeration, heating), the cost of...6 min de lecture Orange or brown pool water: tannins, iron, clay, or algae? The diagnosis and solution for each case Orange or brown pool water: tannins, iron, clay, or algae? The diagnosis and solution for each caseTea-, rust-, or milky coffee-colored water does not have the same cause or treatment. Tannins, iron, clay, brown algae: how to identify...5 min de lecture Going on vacation with a pond: Can your fish fast for 3 weeks? (and how to prepare everything) Going on vacation with a pond: Can your fish fast for 3 weeks? (and how to prepare everything)How long can koi and goldfish go without food, do you need an automatic feeder, and the complete checklist for leaving with...5 min de lecture Lowering Nitrates in a Pond: What Works Quickly, What Works Long-Term, and the False Solutions Lowering Nitrates in a Pond: What Works Quickly, What Works Long-Term, and the False SolutionsHigh nitrate levels in the tank? Water changes, plants, bacteria, denitrification, nitrate-heavy tap water: what really works, how quickly, and why zeolite...5 min de lecture Protect your pond from cats: how they fish, and the 6 solutions that really work (without harming them) Protect your pond from cats: how they fish, and the 6 solutions that really work (without harming them)A cat doesn’t dive: it fishes from the bank. Understanding its technique makes it possible to deter it effectively. Banks, shelters, motion-activated...6 min de lecture Winterize your pond UV lamp: when to turn it off, how to drain it and store it without breaking it Winterize your pond UV lamp: when to turn it off, how to drain it and store it without breaking itStop UV in winter: at what temperature, how to drain the unit to prevent frost from cracking the quartz, where to store...6 min de lecture How to connect a pond pump: electricity, hose, and 5 costly mistakes How to connect a pond pump: electricity, hose, and 5 costly mistakes30 mA residual-current device, weatherproof socket, pipe diameter, position in the pond: the complete method for connecting a pond pump safely without...7 min de lecture Build a pond without a liner: clay, bentonite, a shell or concrete - the 5 solutions compared honestly Build a pond without a liner: clay, bentonite, a shell or concrete - the 5 solutions compared honestlyYou can create a pond or pool without a liner, but each solution has its own requirements. Puddled clay, bentonite, groundwater pond,...6 min de lecture Building a glass-sided koi pond: glass, thickness, waterproofing, and mistakes to avoid Building a glass-sided koi pond: glass, thickness, waterproofing, and mistakes to avoidA glass viewing window on a koi pond offers a unique spectacle, but it is also the most technically demanding element of...6 min de lecture