Pond Advice & Tips

One thing new and even experienced pond owners need from time to time is pond advice. We have years of experience in all aspects of pond keeping. Chances are, that if it can happen, it has probably happened to us, and we have found a solution to the problem. We have taken the time to write down some helpful pond advice, tips and information on some of the more common questions that people ask us.

• Acclimating Pond Fish – An informative video with tips on choosing and acclilmating your new pond fish
• Algae in the Pond - One of the most common problems people have in their ponds is excess algae. Here are a few ways to solve the problem
• Clear Water Plants - a guide to the most effective aquatic plants to obtain clear water naturally
• Feeding Koi At Different  Temperatures - How much, how often and what type of food you feed your fish in the pond  depends on the temperature of the water.
• Filtration - a brief introduction to filtration basics
• Fish In The Pond - Here is a brief introduction to some of the more common varieties of fish that people keep in there ponds
• Green Pond Water - a more in depth look at controlling one of the most irritating types of algae that grows in ponds.
• Bringing Koi or Goldfish Indoors For Winter
• How to Increase You Pond Filtration - a few techniques to increase the filtration capacity of your existing filter
• How To Select A Pond Pump - Tips on what to look for in a pump and how to select the proper size.
• How To Treat Ulcers In Koi And Goldfish
• Introducing New Fish To Your Pond - Adding fish to   your pond can be risky, but not if you follow the proper procedures
• How To Train Your Fish To Eat From Your Hand - hand feeding your koi is fun but it is also practical.
• Koi Anatomy - Diagram of a koi
• Koi Varieties Guide
• Koi Spawning Behaviour & Development - Here’s what you can expect to see if your fish spawn.
• Pond Design Ides Article – An article outlining pond design, plocation, pumps, filtration and more.
• Pond Design Tips - A few pointers if you are planning to build a pond
• Quarantine Procedure For New Koi Fish - How to quarantine new fish before introducing them into your pond
• Salt In The Pond - Covers some of the many uses of salt in the pond
• Spring Cleaning & Pond Start-Up - Here is a step by step guide to follow when opening your pond in the spring
• Winter Pond Cover Design - Here is a brief description of how to put up a winter pond cover.
• Wintererizing Your Pond  – Here are a few pointers to help you get your pond ready for winter