Its a common problem in hot weather for fish to be oxygen starved, this occurs when the higher levels of sun light increase plant growth starving the water of oxygen. The best way to get oxygen back into the...
It my be a silly question, but I have found that most people dont change their UV bulbs untill they blow. But UV bulbs only emit UV rays for around 3-4 months, after that the element glows but the UV...
If you have read my guide Fish need oxygen too, you will know that oxygen in pond water is vital for fish to survive. The ideal level of oxygen in pond water is 11mg DOC (Disolved oxygen content) per litre of...
Which Pond Filter? Choosing the right pond filter does not have to be a difficult decision. Often the choice is governed by what you want to use your pond for i.e. keeping fish or creating a water garden....
The biological section of a filter contains bacteria which breaks down Ammonia (NH3)to Nitrite (NO2) then to Nitrate (NO3). NH3 is toxic sewage and even at low levels can kill fish.To eliminate this, mother...
I know this sounds fundamental but a lot of people have lost a lot of their own fish through not quarantining their fish correctly or adding to their ponds too soon. I have taken a lot of advice on the...
Koi From Different Origins.I want to purchase some more koi for my pond as I haven't bought any for a while. Normally I would go for Japanese koi but recently I've been wondering what the difference is between...
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I am a great believer in water changes.Every week change about 10% of your water from the pond..taken from the bottom.If you pond is pump fed,just remove the pipe before it enters your filter and drain to...