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...
Category: Build
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...