Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my 25+ years experience, 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 not wade…
If you are contemplating a backyard pond or water fountain, it is important that you spend some time evaluating the various methods available for lining your pond. After all, you cannot simply dig a hole and fill it with water; you need some type of…
A concrete pond can provide an attractive addition to your home. Good maintenance and care enhances the life of your pond and makes it easier for maintenance. Ponds are small when compared to oceans and lakes, which makes them calmer and more peaceful. However, the…
When consumers start to look for advice on how to smooth rough concrete, they may feel frustrated or confused. Many people claim that there is no easy way to do this yourself, but this is misleading. There are actually a few things that can be…
From time to time it may be necessary to correct something that is adversely affecting the coating on a pond. For example, during a routine inspection of the pond, you find that somehow someone has managed to accidentally damage the surface of the Pond Armor…
There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose – a labor intensive, stinky, filthy, disgusting job…
Let’s talk about pond maintenance and preparation for spring. Some of you might not be ready for this, like up in the North East, but others may already be rolling up their sleeves and girding themselves for the pleasures associated with getting pond things up…
There are simply a lot of filter systems available on the market today. In fact, one could easily get lost in the sea of products. I think though, that the best way to try and figure out which filter you need, would be to look…