A quarantine tank is necessary for holding new fish or taking care of sick fish. Some owners do not need or want a permanent tank. You may not have room for a temporary tank in the pond so a tank outside of the pond is what you will want to do.
Most of the time you will read about building a permanent quarantine tank or setting one up outside of your pond but there is another way. For those of you with a pond that is large enough, this is a quick, easy, temporary quarantine tank that you can put together.
Do you go to a “fish” store to pick up a couple of Koi? Are you going to ask any questions before you buy? I don’t know about you but if they were a dog I’d ask questions so I certainly will when I buy Koi. The big question is what should I know and ask? Read on to learn this important information.
With a test kit and your pond water you will be able to get nitrogen cycle levels. However, if the test isn’t done properly and it becomes contaminated you’ve wasted your time. Once you get the results how do you fix any problems?
My pond is clear and the Koi look beautiful. I don’t have any water quality problems. Am I sure of that statement? Read on to discover the silent killers, invisible killers and what may be toxic even though your pond water is clear.
Everyone should know the three main requirements to keep the nitrogen cycle working properly. Do you know what you should be doing?
Many people confuse a pond filter and a UV filter. Are both needed for the pond? Does the UV filter replace the pond filter? To know the answers you must understand what the UV and pond filters do. Keep reading for your answers.
In order to determine if you can use a solar pump you will have to understand how they work. You will also have to decide if there will be fish in your pond. Solar pumps have both good and bad features that will be discussed to help you understand and answer the question.
Here are some important points to consider before planning your pond or lake. Why not build your pond away from overhanging trees? The leaves they drop will break down and produce nitrates which will encourage algae growth. Build your pond or lake in a location that is in sunlight for about half the day.
In my travels I have seen a wide variety of bridges, jetties, and decking arrangements. A good jetty can really make your pond or lake look special, as well as providing a convenient way to get in and out of your pond boat or lake boat. Whilst some of my customers prefer to build their own Jetty, most rely on local landscapers to carry out the work. Here are some tips when using a contractor.
