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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…

Can a ponds natural Eco-system take care of itself?

The answer to this question is yes, provided the pond only has a very scarce population of fish, and at least 50% of the surface of the water has pond…

I want to give some koi away. How do I transport them to their new home?

First of all, I do not recommend you ship your koi in the mail. Most shipping companies ban the shipping of fish. Besides, when you buy fish online, it’s usually…

I know Bullfrogs are not good for a pond, but are other types of frogs OK to put in a pond?

Bullfrogs are not entirely bad for a pond, it just depends on the size of the frogs compared to the size of your fish. The reason I say bullfrogs aren’t…

Have little worms in your pond filter? Find out what they are

It’s natural to be concerned when you see anything in your pond that is out of the ordinary. Fortunately, most of the standard frights I hear about are from harmless…

At what temperature should I stop and start feeding my fish?

I’m glad you asked this question. Many people worry about feeding their fish too often or not enough. Did you know that if you start feeding your fish while the…

How to choose a pond filter

When it comes to choosing a pond filter for your pond, you want to consider the amount of fish your pond is housing and its overall size. Since many filters on…