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5 Reasons to add rocks and gravel to a pond

Adding rocks and gravel to a pond can be a contentious issue. Many specialist koi ponds will never add rocks and gravel directly to their ponds. However the vast majority of pond owners are...

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Build a Budget fish pond under $500

This is a how-to-guide of a budget fish pond i built in a weekend. It sits under our living room window. This fish pond holds approximately 1200 L (317 gallons). After 12 months i needed to add a...

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Bog filter design- what size?

A bog or wetland filter is the most effective pond filter there is. In this article I will explain exactly how big or small to make your bog filter. I will also show my favourite design for a bog...

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Should a pond be in sun or shade?

The choice is entirely yours. A pond can be built in full shade, part shade, dappled shade, full sun, morning sun, afternoon sun or anywhere between. Whether sun or shade both have advantages and...

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DIY Pond filter

Pond filters are a must for those of us who love keeping fish in our ponds.  There are numerous commercially available filters. But if you're like me you want to save a buck and build you...

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11 options to keep birds away from a fish pond

Birds eating your fish is a problem that can pop up suddenly. Sometimes a pond will go years without having a bird problem. But once they find the pond and an easy meal they can be difficult to...

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Need help building or maintaining a pond?

Check out my youtube channel. There I share how I designed my ponds, how I built them and how I maintain them.

If you would like a handy downloadable pdf that has the formulas I use when designing a pond you can find a link to that by clicking the button below. Or maybe you have a pond design in mind and would like me to provide feedback.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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