by Mike | Aug 10, 2021 | Ponds
What is it? (Green cloudy water!) Do you have it? What can you do about it? Microbial algae look like cloudy, pea soup. It can’t be picked up or grabbed. It may also be referred to as suspended algae. You may have other algae, but if your water doesn’t...
by Mike | May 30, 2021 | Ponds
The pond autofill is most commonly attached to a zone in the sprinkler system. The autofill tops off the pond when the water gets low. This saves you from having to drag the hose over to the pond each week. This is the autofill before it goes into your system....
by Mike | Feb 14, 2021 | Ponds, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
Colorado Pond Pros:Winterizing Pond Tips Frigid temperatures should not worry pond owners. Preparing the pond for brutal cold can be the difference between snuggling under a blanket with a good book during extremely cold weather or searching for the long johns....
by Mike | Feb 12, 2021 | Ponds
Aquascape Aquatic pond lights We use Aquascape LED lighting. Here’s why: They can be installed fully submerged in water or out of the pond in the landscape. They are extremely energy efficient, minimizing energy costs and providing a 90% savings over...
by Mike | Jan 14, 2021 | Ponds
A biofall is a sort of tub. It is the beginning of the waterfall. The water comes from the pump in the skimmer (if the pond has a skimmer) and goes through a pipe up to the biofall. Notice that the pipe enters at the bottom of the biofall so that the water goes...
by Mike | Aug 28, 2020 | Ponds
The Basics when it comes to koi food: Feed fish only what they can eat in a few minutes. Don’t throw in food and walk away! They need to be watched so you know if they have eaten all the food. They can be fed at different frequencies depending on your pond...