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What does a pond skimmer do?

A pond skimmers main function is to remove organic materials from the pond before they begin to decay. When organic materials like leaves, break down, they release nutrients and gasses into the...

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How deep should a fish pond be?

A fish pond that will house goldfish or smaller fish doesn’t need to be as deep as a koi pond. Goldfish and smaller fish are much easier to care for than koi and their needs are easily met.

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How long should i run my pond pump?

Your pond pump in a fish pond should be running 24/7 that’s why it’s so important to select an energy efficient pond pump. Running an inefficient pond pump could cost you hundred of dollars...

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5 Reasons to add rocks and gravel to a pond

Adding rocks and gravel to a pond can be a contentious issue. Many specialist koi ponds will never add rocks and gravel directly to their ponds. However the vast majority of pond owners are...

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Bog filter design- what size?

A bog or wetland filter is the most effective pond filter there is. In this article I will explain exactly how big or small to make your bog filter. I will also show my favourite design for a bog...

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Do ponds need water changes?

A well designed pond with good filtration and sensible fish numbers should not require a manual water change.  If you want to keep large numbers a fish in a small area you may need to conduct...

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