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...
I’ve been thinking about this a bit lately — not just with ponds, but with everything. Money. Health. Business. The more you understand the basics, the harder it is for someone to lead you...
Why Your Pond Pump Isn’t Fixing Dirty Water (And What Actually Matters)
When most people first get into ponds, they hear a simple rule: “Circulate the pond once per hour.” On the surface, that sounds logical. But it’s not the full story. Because moving...
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...
If you’re about to build a pond — or you already have one and it’s not quite going how you hoped — there are a handful of common mistakes that cause most of the problems I see. The...
