Bog Filter Care in Winter: What to Do When the Water Gets Cold
Every winter I get the same question:“What happens to my bog filter when the water gets cold — should I shut it down, drain it, or just let it run?” It’s a fair question.Winter brings big...
3 Simple DIY Biological Filters That Keep Pond Water Crystal Clear
If you’ve got fish in your pond, you’ve got waste — and if that waste isn’t handled properly, it builds up, turns toxic, and leaves you with murky water and sick fish.The good news? You...
Hi Kev, Thanks for all the great content! The Location Tampa, Florida — warm weather, lots of sun, and the perfect setting for a small backyard pond. The Build Mike used...
G’day Kev,Just thought I’d share my build for the pond community. The Location Sunshine Coast, Queensland — warm, humid, and perfect for tropical plants and active wildlife. The...
For many years I had an upper pond spilling into a lower pond, full of very happy fish, frogs, and a couple of newts — too many fish technically, but they reproduced faster than I could give them...
Some people swear by it — “just fill your pond with lilies and reeds and you’ll never need a filter.”Others say that’s a recipe for green water and headaches. The truth?Well, I’ve run...
