One of the most interesting comments I recently received came from someone with a 20,000-gallon (75,000-litre) koi pond. Their pond had: A large skimmer A waterfall filter A bog...
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Is Rainwater Causing Algae in Your Pond? Understanding KH, Stability and Pond Ecology
Most people think rainwater is perfect for ponds. It's natural. It's free. It doesn't contain chlorine. So surely it must be the ideal water source. But what if I told you that in some...
If someone asked me: "Kev, can I use a bathtub as a bog filter?" I'd say yes. The plug hole gives you a ready-made drain. You can drill an overflow. You could even tilt it slightly so the...
Carbon, Oxygen & Waste: How Natural Pond Filtration Really Works
Most people think pond filtration is all about removing sludge, cleaning water, and keeping things spotless. But in reality, every pond is running a constant balancing act between carbon, oxygen,...
Lately, I’ve been going down a bit of a rabbit hole trying to understand something… Do those bacteria products actually help reduce sludge in a pond? Because I’ve used them myself — and...
One of the biggest mistakes people make when building a pond filter…is building something they can’t easily clean. At first, everything seems fine. The water looks clear.The fish are...