Yes, pools are cool. But natural swim and recreation ponds are WAY cooler. Natural ponds provide great natural features for your yard, all while saving tons of money since no chemical is needed for cleanup since they run using a biofilter. Natural swim and recreational ponds are technically new to the residential pool industry. They’re…
If you’re like most pond owners, koi are your pride and joy, so it’s nice knowing that they enjoyed a full day of swimming around in ponds or mud puddles. At night, they’re probably tucked into a cozy spot under the rocks or logs at the bottom of your pond, where you’ll find them sleeping…
Pond fish are beautiful, and they deserve a good life. But what does that mean? What is a “good” life for pond fish? Pond fish need to eat, grow, reproduce and die – this is their life cycle. They also require shelter from predators and access to oxygen and water. A good life for pond…
Goldfish and koi fish are both types of carp, but they have extremely different appearances. The goldfish has a streamlined body covered in scales, while the koi is covered in thick protective armor-like plates. Koi also lives exclusively in freshwater, while you can find the goldfish living both in salt and freshwater habitats. The koi…
Like anything that contains water, ponds need to be properly taken care of. Giving regular maintenance to your pond isn’t only making sure your filter is clean and that your plants and fishes are okay. Here are 5 tips you probably didn’t know about pond maintenance: 1. Clean Your Pond Regularly You might be overreading…
Yes, you read that right. There are ways to keep your pond water clean without a filter. Filters can sometimes be expensive and, depending on your city’s weather, they can cause different problems. Not having a filter can cause rotting plants, fish waste, uneaten food, ammonia nitrates, etc, to build up and pollute the water….
Garden ponds or koi ponds are a great way to give that unique touch to your garden. However, there’s a difference between these two. If you are still not quite sure which one is for you, keep reading. This Is Where They Differ Garden ponds can bring your garden game to a whole new level….
Today I want to discuss maintenance on ecosystem ponds! I get asked a ton, “Josh, I see beautiful ponds in shows and in pictures, but it does not look like that all the time. What do I have to do to keep my water clear?” I want to touch on that little bit but first…