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My fish are dying in my pond, what may be going on in my pond?
I would suggest testing your water quality with a test kit for starters to make sure that your ammonia and nitrite levels are low. If those check out fine, I would…
Have a fish that become extremely bulbous? What causes this and is there a treatment for them?
As responsible fish owners, we always want to make sure our fish are cared for. If something just doesn’t look right, then it probably isn’t. So when your fish start…
Is your pond Always Cloudy with clumps of Green algae in it? Here are tips on fixing this issue:
Spring going into summer is the time of year when your pond may be turning a little green or cloudy. I bet you also notice this happening more right after…
Why isn’t my UV getting rid of my string algae?
One of the most common misconceptions out there in pond land is that a UV Sterilizer will help control surface algae (aka Filamentous Algae). The truth of the matter is, a…
Is it safe for my pet to drink the pond water?
This is a common question that I get often regarding pond water treatments. What I can say is that ponds treated with barley or beneficial bacteria’s are generally harmless to pets when…
Pond turning a brownish tea color?
If your pond water is turning brown, there are two main reasons that commonly cause this. The first is a build-up of tannins in the water, and the second is…
Pond lilies are taking over the surface of my pond. What should I do?
It doesn’t seem like any pond is complete without lily pads floating on the surface. With their soothing green tones and multi-colored flowers which unfurl in the heat of summer,…
I have leeches in my pond. Can I treat it with pond salt?
Yes, it’s true that salt does kill leeches, but I wouldn’t suggest using an excessive amount of pond salt because this may affect the health of your koi. Excessive salt in…
