Problems/Solutions – Page 6

How to keep a pond clean naturally

There are a number of reasons that a pond can become dirty. Keeping the water crystal clear and the bottom sludge free can seem impossible! However it’s actually quite easy to keep a pond clean...

How to clear pond Water

There is a number of reasons that pond water appears cloudy, dirty or green. Don't panic these are all common pond problems, with easy solutions. There is no reason that everyone can't enjoy...

Cost to run a pond pump

Quite often people are worried about how much it will cost to run a pond pump. Sometimes that will make them put it on a timer or not use one all together. I believe that your pond pump...

How many fish for my pond

It’s always an exciting thing to stock your first backyard pond with fish. So a common question I get is “how many fish can I put in my pond?”. Of course every pond is different...

Need help building or maintaining a pond?

Check out my youtube channel. There I share how I designed my ponds, how I built them and how I maintain them.

If you would like a handy downloadable pdf that has the formulas I use when designing a pond you can find a link to that by clicking the button below.

Or you could give me your pond dimensions and I could draw a little diagram for you (I’m a terrible drawer, so be warned). On the drawing or in an accompanying email I’ll talk about the bog filter size, the pump flow rates, skimmers or intake bays (to help reduce maintenance), any circulation jets, waterfalls ect. Then you would build it yourself.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

I sometimes recommend products on my website. If you make a purchase from a link on my site I may receive a commission. I do my best to keep the advice current and relevant. However there may be mistakes and discrepancies. I cannot be held liable for any mistakes, advice or discrepancies on this website. Always check with local building authorities before commencing any works.