You may have read in a forum that someone was trying out RID-X in their pond to clear some of the muck out. Is that a good idea, and does it work? Put Ridex (spelled RID-X) in your pond if you do not have any living organisms in the water or nearby the pond. RID-X … Read more
As you’ve been setting up your new waterfall, you’ve realized that you already have a sump pump just gathering dust from disuse, and you want to know if you can get away with using it instead of purchasing a brand new pump. Because sump pumps can’t be used continuously and waterfalls need a constant source … Read more
Picture this, about two months ago you just finished having a beautiful waterfall installed into your backyard. The water was perfectly clear a few weeks ago, and though your maintenance routine hasn’t changed, now you’re beginning to notice foam build up at the base of the koi pond. Where did all of this foam suddenly … Read more
Bleach is a great solution for household cleanings, but is it the same for your fountain whether indoor or outdoor? Here’s what you should know. Using bleach in outdoor fountains can get rid of algae blooms and clean the water, but it can also corrode the fountain and even change the fountain’s color, which is … Read more
You’ve been thinking about your fish pond in your backyard, wondering how you might change it up a bit and have begun to think about adding minnows to your pond. Minnows are an easy fish to keep in your pond because they require minimal maintenance and are mainly self-sufficient. However, because minnows repopulate so quickly, … Read more
Do you really need a pond filter or is a pump enough? Here’s what you need to know. You do not need a pond filter to keep your water clean if you spend time balancing pond vegetation. Floating plants block the sun from the water making it harder for algae to grow. However, a filter … Read more
Perch are beautiful fish to keep in your backyard. They are great for food, but also to keep stocked in a pond. Perch can be kept in ponds as long as their needs are met. Perch live best in water at least twelve feet deep, and around 70 to 75°F. Perch are predators, and are … Read more
Garden ponds are a great source of beauty in a backyard. They can be full of plant life and animal life, however some fish do better in ponds than others. Trout can be kept in backyard ponds if certain conditions are met. Trout need to be kept in cooler water, from 50 to 65 degrees … Read more
Winter is on its way, and that affects a couple of the things you have going on outside. Winter preparations must begin, and your pond pump is something to consider. In most instances, it is faster to remove a pond pump before temperatures drop. Removing a pond pump for winter is dependent upon your climate … Read more
Every pond needs some kind of liner to help prevent leaking, erosion, and outside contamination. However, before you just choose the standard product, remember that there are lots of different options and alternatives for pond owners to consider. Materials like concrete, tarps, deflated pools/waterbeds, natural clay liners, butyl, and multiple variations of polyethylene (including high … Read more