Showing articles for: August 2021
Fish Food: When to Feed your Fish and What Food to Use
A lot of pond problems can be prevented through careful feeding; so knowing when to feed your fish, and what food is best, is crucial to keeping a pond healthy and clean.
How to Remove Chlorine from your Pond
Chlorine is a dangerous chemical for fish, alongside any Chloramines that are in your water. You will need to remove these chemicals before you put fish into your pond.
8 Common Pond Mistakes
Pond Maintenance can be difficult, as there are a lot of areas to consider. We have listed below 8 common pond mistakes which, if treated, can improve the quality of the pond.
Green Water and Slimy Algae
Green water is a common problem, especially in summer. Algae can cause green water or fur-like growths on logs, rocks, and on the sides of the liner.
Blanketweed: How To Keep It At Bay
You may be new to pond keeping or your pond may be in its twentieth year, but all of a sudden you might start to notice Blanket Weed invading your pond.
Pond Sludge: How to Prevent and Treat It
Sludge is a natural form of decaying organic debris. Too much sludge can cause toxicity and cause problems with the ecosystem, so it is best to prevent the sludge from forming.
August Pond Care
Summer is slowly coming to an end, but there is still time to enjoy the hot, sunny weather!