What is the deal with ponds and beneficial bacteria? Beautiful ponds and beneficial bacteria go together! Beneficial bacteria helps keep algae at bay. This bacteria is very important to have in a pond. We recommend 3/4″ gravel in the bottom of ponds to...
Pond Pressure filter Pressure filters clean water by pushing the water through a mechanical filter. Mechanical filters may be foam filters, small rocks, and other material that will physically remove debris from the water. Some pressure filters (but not all) have a...
The benefits of floating plants are many. Floating plants are a great addition to a pond, shading it, reducing the water temperature, beautifying, helping to reduce algae and even protecting fish from potential predators. Natural Filtration They are natural...
Cattails in the pond- Going in with Eyes Wide Open! Do you love the look of cattails? Many people do, but before you plop those bad-boys in your pond, make sure you know what variety you have and how they will affect your pond. While they do offer a safe...
Pump and Electricity Usage Ever wonder about your pond pump electricity usage? Check out this easy chart to see how much electricity it is using. Here in the Denver and Front Range area, electricity costs between 6 cents and 10 cents a kilowatt hour (kwh). National...
Did you know that fish need sun AND shade? They do! Sunshine Benefits Exposure to sunshine helps fish keep their vibrant colors, along with protein rich food. Vitamin D is something people and fish need. People get it through sun exposure to the skin, while fish...
The Bad News – too many pond snails Now and then we get a call about pond snails. They reproduce so quickly that they can become a problem, clogging up the filter basket or getting stuck around the pump. Once these little buggers are in the pond they are hard...
There are several things to talk about when it comes to feeding fish. Water temperature Nutrition – Type of food How much to feed Water Temperature Fish are cold-blooded. That means that the temperature of the water affects them greatly! Their metabolism will...
Lotus can be an easy new plant to grow. What you need to know about lotus before adding them to your pond: They can grow in patio ponds to larger ponds. Often people like them in larger ponds, 10 x 10 feet or larger because they are such a big ...
Water Lilies Hardy water lilies do well in a sunny Colorado pond. Benefits of lilies in the pond are many. The shade they provide gives shelter to fish from predators (you can’t eat what you can’t see!). They shade they provide keeps the pond cool and...
Did you know that one of the leading causes of fish disease and illness is actually humans overfeeding their fish? Yes! Feeding pond fish quality food at the right frequency and the right amount is important! How often to feed your fish? We sometimes forget that...
Coverings, Nets & Your backyard water feature Have you spent a lot of time trying to get leaves out of your pond? Net your pond for fall to keep organic material out of your pond! Leaves and other material that blow in decompose all winter and when...
