When it comes to maintaining a healthy backyard pond, topping up isn’t just about adding water. It’s about understanding water chemistry, evaporation, heavy rain events, and how all of these...
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Craig, from Arizona, set out to build his dream pond right in the desert — a challenge many people ask me about. Using the principles from my Pond Formulas Blueprint, he’s created a thriving...
When people struggle with cloudy water, unhealthy fish, or ponds that feel like way too much work, the problem often comes down to one thing: the filter is too small—or not set up...
I love seeing how people take the principles I talk about and adapt them to their own backyards. Barry built a simple, budget-friendly bog filter for his 300-gallon pond using a garbage can and a...
How I Built My Big DIY Bog Filter (and How It’s Holding Up 4½ Years Later)
Around 4½ years ago, I decided to build what I like to call my dream pond. I’d always admired those stunning recreation ponds you see in professional showcases, but the six-figure price tag was...
Ian’s DIY Pool-to-Pond Conversion in Adelaide: A Real-World Transformation
"Please don’t be put off by the length of my contribution. It’s really an unsolicited testimonial for Ozponds, with some useful info for others — especially if you're converting a pool."-...