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20/01/2022

Why is my Pond losing water?

Water loss might be a cause for concern; but in most cases, it can be easily resolved. 

17/01/2022

Why isn't my pond clearing?

There could be several reasons why your pond isn’t clearing, even if you’ve used treatments. See below for some hints and tips!

10/01/2022

Bog Filters: How to build a Bog Filter

Ever wondered how to filter your pond without using a traditional filter? The answer may be a bog filter!

05/01/2022

How can you stop wildlife from getting caught in your pump?

Your pond may support wildlife, like toads, frogs, and newts! But these may get drawn into your pump. Here, we have provided different methods to stop this from happening.

01/12/2021

Can you run a pond without electricity?

Running a fish pond often requires mains powered units. But can a pond be ran without electricity?

15/11/2021

Can a new liner be laid over an old, faulty liner?

The simple answer is yes, but you will need to prepare the old liner for this.

27/08/2021

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.

04/03/2021

Pond Liner Guarantees and Repairs

A faulty liner can be easily repaired. Check to see where the fault is, check your guarantee and find out if the fault can be repaired.

05/12/2020

Pest Deterrents - How To Protect Your Fish From Predators

Here are some simple ways to keep predators away from your fish.

26/09/2020

Filters & Their Maintenance

A guide to the different types of filters available and how to care for them.

21/01/2019

Koi Ponds

FAQ about keeping koi

07/07/2018

Pond Electrics

You may have been a little baffled when setting up your first pond pump or filter. Here, we explain why your pump will not arrive with a plug and we also explain how to calculate the total running costs of your pond equipment.

05/10/2017

Skimmers

What is a pond skimmer?

05/10/2017

Filtration: The Stages of Filtration

What are the different types of filtration (UV, mechanical and biological)? Can I filter large lakes? What does a filter system add to my pond?

04/10/2017

General Pond Information

How do I calculate the volume of my pond? How many fish can I have in a pond? What if the fish look like they have a disease?

04/10/2017

Conversions

How do I convert feet to metres?

04/10/2017

Pond Liners and Underlay

Do I need a pond liner? What kind of liners are there? What sort of underlay would be best? Here, you can view all of the liner characteristics, guarantees and tips.

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