Placing Turtles in Your Backyard Pond

Turtles can make an excellent addition to your pond, although they do need considerable care and are not suitable for children. The best type is aqu...

Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning

Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. ...

Pond Fish Spotlight: Angel Fish

Angel Fish is a freshwater species that is considered by many pond and aquarium owners to be among the most beautiful fish in the world. They are se...

How Wind Affects Ponds

Wind can be good or bad for ponds, depending on the circumstances. Although wind provides oxygen, it might also cause degradation and ruin all your ...

How To Effectively Manage Pond Dams

Dams have been used for centuries, and are prized for their ability to manipulate water. They are occasionally used by pond owners on a smaller scal...

Fish Disease Spotlight: Swim Bladder Disorder

Swim bladder disorder is an ailment that is primarily seen in bettas or fantail goldfish but may appear in other species. The bladder of the fish wo...

Why Quality O-rings are Important

O-rings are the small rubber rings that can be seen on the pond filter or pump. They act as a seal which ensures the pump is both water and airtight...

Pond Plant Spotlight: Pickerel

Pickerel is a plant which can be found naturally throughout North America and is attractive due to its flowers which are spiked and blue. It blooms ...

Pond Fish Spotlight: Perch

Perch are a species of fish which thrive in freshwater, a member of the Percidae family. There are over six thousand varieties which are divided int...

How Ponds Benefit From Pre-filtration

Pond pumps are indispensable since they ensure the water is always moving. They do this through filtration, eliminating organic waste to ensure the ...

When Should You Change Pond Water?

Most pond owners, even beginners, are aware of the importance of changing the water. But when should it be done? How often? And is it possible to ove...

Pond Fish Spotlight: Goby

Although most gobies are marine species, there are some that can thrive in freshwater ponds. In this regard, they provide a number of advantages, in...

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