Why does pond water temperature matter?

Why does pond water temperature matter?

Why does pond water temperature matter? Aerators As the pond water temperature gets colder, the lowest levels of the pond are deeper in the earth and are actually warmer.  That is why the fish stay there for the winter.  When we add in aerators the frigid air pumped...
Transferring Fish – Pond to Pond

Transferring Fish – Pond to Pond

Transferring Fish  Whether you are transferring fish from a holding tank back to the pond after a cleanout or from one pond to another, there are several things that need to be considered for the safety of the fish. difference in water temperature difference in pH in...
Ponds and Beneficial Bacteria

Ponds and Beneficial Bacteria

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 – Right for your pond?

Pond Pressure Filter – Right for your pond?

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 Pond Plants

The Benefits of Floating Pond Plants

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 – good or bad?

Cattails in the pond – good or bad?

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...
Pond Pump and Electricity Usage

Pond Pump and Electricity Usage

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...
Fish Need Sun and Shade

Fish Need Sun and Shade

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...
Pond Snails – Who’s Your Friend?

Pond Snails – Who’s Your Friend?

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...
The Nitty Gritty on Feeding Fish

The Nitty Gritty on Feeding Fish

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 – 11 Things to Know

Lotus – 11 Things to Know

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 ...
Hardy Water Lilies are a Must in Colorado Ponds!

Hardy Water Lilies are a Must in Colorado Ponds!

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...