Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can…
ButchFebruary 13, 2009
Adding a pond to your yard can help you add a place to relax. Landscaping this area can help to make it an extension of your home. Landscaping around your pond is a something that you can accomplish with your entire family. Ponds can help…
ButchFebruary 7, 2009
Are you thinking of building a koi fish pond? Keeping these magnificent fish in your garden can be great fun and it is not as difficult as you might think. With the right care koi can live for decades and some can become almost a…
ButchFebruary 6, 2009
1.) Have you thought about A Water Feature?-- Is it true that a water feature will add equity to my home? What about a swimming pool? Doesn't a pond require a lot of upkeep? What is the average cost? Do I need a building permit?…
ButchFebruary 6, 2009
If you're planning to keep your goldfish in a garden pond and you're also planning to build the pond yourself, then there are a few things you will need to know first. The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a…
ButchFebruary 6, 2009
A garden pond adds new dimensions to any garden. As well as providing a tranquil spot to sit and relax on a hot summer's day, it attracts a whole range of wildlife to your garden such as frogs, newts, and water birds and almost inevitably…
ButchFebruary 4, 2009
There are beautiful Japanese fish known as Koi and can grow up to roughly 1 meter long. With the proper love and care they have the ability to live up to several decades. Because these large types of fish are very beautiful and serene to…
ButchFebruary 3, 2009
It can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish! Alkaline Koi Ponds Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains over 8.5 for any length of time, the koi fish…
ButchFebruary 3, 2009
Here are a few more basics about ponds from my pond information site: Cleaning In a healthy pond, with a properly functioning nitrogen cycle, water changes can be minimal. I still recommend a water change of 10-20% per month on a healthy, fully functional pond.…
ButchFebruary 2, 2009
What type of pond You should consider first what type of pond you want, in this case pond with waterfall feature. Would it be a home for fish and plants, these are things that you should take into consideration as well. But please keep in…
ButchFebruary 2, 2009
Keeping a clear pond in the warm or hot summer months involves these key ingredients for proper filtration: ADEQUATE WATER CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT. A general principle (not a rule) of about 50-200 gph per 100 gallons can work for this (A lower proportional gph for…
ButchFebruary 1, 2009
Most people have poor water quality and extra algae in their water gardens for one main reason; they don't do enough regular maintenance to keep their pond from turning into a green mess. Ponds need to be treated just like aquariums, and require weekly maintenance…
ButchJanuary 31, 2009
Pond supplies are an important aspect for all pond owners. It is important for you to keep your pond clean as well as preserve your pond and add necessary supplies when required. Mentioned below are few pond supplies that are a requisite for every pond…
ButchJanuary 30, 2009
Did you know that manmade ponds rely on the same ecosystem principles that natural ponds do? Yes, for any manmade pond to thrive it must mirror the ecosystem of the natural world. One aspect of this is a pond nitrogen cycle. Understanding how this cycle…
ButchJanuary 28, 2009
Fall is arriving and it is time to prepare your pond for fall and winter. Pond netting, aeration and deicers are important items to consider when preparing your pond for the winter. Pond Netting: If you are in a wooded area or in an area…
ButchJanuary 27, 2009
Today's successful water garden usually is designed as an ecosystem that uses a balance between fish, plants and bacteria keeping the water clear. The type of pond I'm talking about is self-contained (not fed by a spring or stream) and between 100-900 sq ft; a…
ButchJanuary 26, 2009
Cleaning the pond regularly is essential for the healthy growth of the local pond ecosystem in your garden. The pond in your garden is a representative of a very complex habitat and the small and big creatures living there need a fresh and clean environment.…
ButchJanuary 24, 2009
Water gardens and backyard ponds are for butterflies, frogs, birds, fish, you, and the whole family. These ponds may be small, may even be no larger than 3 to 4 feet in diameter. These may be built in patio containers and barrels. Drawing wildlife in…
ButchJanuary 23, 2009
We can’t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like…
ButchJanuary 23, 2009
