Oxygenating pond plants are key to having not only clear water, but also a healthy ecosystem for koi and goldfish. These plants grow quickly in the spring and summer consuming nitrates from the water resulting in clear healthy pond water. They also provide spawning habitat for fish and shelter for baby fish.
Avoid sudden changes in your pond’s environment. For example, performing large water changes during the summer can lower the pond’s temperature too quickly, stressing your fish and even triggering an ‘ick’ parasite outbreaks in your fish.
Avoid sudden changes in your pond’s environment. For example, performing large water changes during the summer can lower the pond’s temperature too quickly, stressing your fish and even triggering an ‘ick’ parasite outbreaks in your fish.
Bioballs are spherical plastic filter media that provide a large amount of surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize. They are commonly used in many different types of pond filters.
