I love bog filters. I use them in most of my own ponds, I talk about them constantly on YouTube, and I’ve even built a bog filter calculator to help people work out how big their filter should...
Category: Problems/Solutions
Most ponds can run from a single pump, but things get a little more complicated when that pump needs to supply several different parts of the pond. You might want water going to a bog filter, a...
How to Hide Pond Liner (Edging Ideas That Actually Look Natural)
When someone builds their first pond, they usually spend weeks planning the waterfall, choosing fish, and picking aquatic plants. Then they fill the pond with water... ...and suddenly all they...
If your pond water has suddenly turned green, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions I receive from pond owners all over the world. The good news is that green water doesn't...
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...
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...