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August 22, 2026Chris Dahl

Pond vacuums make cleaning your pond much easier. They easily pick up leaves, sludge, silt, soil and even small twigs from the bottom of your pond.

If you are on municipal water, make sure to use a Tap Water Conditioner / Dechlorinator when you fill your pond. Many municipalities add Chloramine to their water, which can remain in the pond for weeks unless treated with a dechlorinator. Dechlorinator instantly makes tap water safe for fish and other pond inhabitants.

Daily Pond Tip

August 20, 2026Chris Dahl

Watercress is often touted as one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium

Daily Pond Tip

August 19, 2026Chris Dahl

The easiest way to prevent great Blue Herons from eating your fish is to install pond netting or a pond tent over your pond.

Daily Pond Tip

August 18, 2026Chris Dahl

Koi eggs typically hatch in 3 to 5 days, depending on the water temperature.

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August 17, 2026Chris Dahl

Yes, water lettuce do actually flower! However, the flowers are so small most people never actually notice them.

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August 16, 2026Chris Dahl

45 mil EPDM Rubber Pond Liner is considered the best choice for lining ponds. It may be a bit more expensive than other types of liner, but is by far the most durable and longest lasting.

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August 15, 2026Chris Dahl

Fall is ‘prime time’ for visits from herons. Starting in late summer, herons begin to migrate south where they spend the winter. They often make stops along the way in koi and goldfish ponds where your brightly coloured fish are easy targets.

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August 14, 2026Chris Dahl

A classic Tancho is thought of as a pure white fish with a perfectly round red marking on its head, however Tancho Sanke and Tancho Showa are also included in the classification. A perfectly round red pattern is the most sought after, but any symmetrical shape such as a flower or heart shape is acceptable...

Daily Pond Tip

August 13, 2026Chris Dahl

Fish lice (Argulus sp.) are one of the few fish parasites visible with the naked eye. They are disc shaped and can grow over 1 cm in diameter!

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