Category: Maintenance

I was recently asked whether dragonfly nymphs pose a risk to fish in a pond. The quick answer is yes—dragonfly nymphs can eat small fish, tadpoles, and shrimp. However, they also provide...

I love nature and strive to live a relaxed, stress-free life. I don’t remember exactly when I became obsessed with ponds, but it was pretty early on. Like many people, water soothes me, and I...

I spend a lot of time talking about pond filtration because it's the most important part of pond keeping. If you get filtration right, maintaining a pond is incredibly easy and rewarding. Plus,...

While bog filters and plants like are stars of natural filtration, there’s another player in the pond ecosystem worth discussing: algae. Algae often get a bad rap for their unsightly appearance,...

Ponds bring life and beauty to any backyard, and I’ve been fortunate to keep a variety of ponds with different shapes, sizes, and ecosystems. Over time, I’ve discovered a few fish and animals...

Jets can provide several useful benefits for your pond, enhancing circulation, oxygenation, and debris management. In this post, I’ll explore the advantages of pond jets, discuss optimal...