Does my pond need a cleanout? Balanced ponds may need to be cleaned out every couple of years. Ponds that struggle with balance may need annual cleanouts. Take a look at your pond. ◊ Is the water brown, black or unclear? ◊ Do you see muck or sludge on the bottom of...
Barley straw helps keep algae at bay. When using this type of algae treatment, it is imperative that it is organic. Straw that may have been treated with pesticides could kill the plant life and even the fish in the pond. It usually comes in a small...
Raccoons can become a pest if they realize you have fish! These pond predators are brave and clever, and deterring them can be difficult. Try these things to get rid of a raccoon at your pond: ♦ Put in a fish cave for your fish to hide in ♦ Provide plants like...
How are gallons of water in a pond calculated? To find the gallons of water in a pond, we use the calculation of length x width x 80% x average depth x 7.48. Why 80%? Ponds are usually not square, but about 80% of a square. You may have a round pond that is shaped...
Storing Fish Food – It matters! Proper storage of fish food is essential to keeping it from going bad or getting mice, cats, mold or weevils in it. As long as you have a fairly small container, a shelf in the garage might be fine in the spring or fall. The...
