My pond froze over. How do I get it open again? | Decorative Ponds & Water...
Brrrr. Jack Frost, Elsa and the rest of the cold-weather crew sure have been busy lately, haven’t they? Despite the use of a de-icer, aeration system and other ice-prevention tactics, long bouts of...
View ArticleI’m starting my pond up for spring. Do I need to leave my aerator running? |...
As winter gives way to the sunny days of spring and summer, you should absolutely plan to leave your aerator running. That water-churning system that benefits your pond over the cold months will also...
View ArticleIsn’t the waterfall enough aeration for my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water...
As your waterfall gurgles and churns gallons of water, it would certainly appear that your pond is getting plenty of aeration. All that action does, in fact, help with gas exchange and infuse oxygen...
View ArticleWhy is my water foamy? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A
Is foamy water making your pond look more like the inside of a washing machine than an aquatic oasis? All that bubbly white or gray buildup is likely being caused by an excess of organic material in...
View ArticleWhat do you really mean when you say fish are “dormant” for the winter? Do...
When the days shorten and temperatures drop, koi and other pond fish enter into what’s called torpor, or a period of decreased physiological activity that allows them to save energy. They don’t sleep...
View ArticleI’m starting my pond up for spring. Do I need to leave my aerator running? |...
As winter gives way to the sunny days of spring and summer, you should absolutely plan to leave your aerator running. That water-churning system that benefits your pond over the cold months will also...
View ArticleWhy is my water foamy? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A
Is foamy water making your pond look more like the inside of a washing machine than an aquatic oasis? All that bubbly white or gray buildup is likely being caused by an excess of organic material in...
View ArticleWhat do you really mean when you say fish are “dormant” for the winter? Do...
When the days shorten and temperatures drop, koi and other pond fish enter into what’s called torpor, or a period of decreased physiological activity that allows them to save energy. They don’t sleep...
View ArticleI’m shutting down my waterfall for the winter and installing an aeration...
Shutting down the waterfall for the winter makes a lot of sense for water garden hobbyists. Not only will it save on operating costs, but it will also prolong the life of your equipment, prevent ice...
View ArticleWhat do you really mean when you say fish are “dormant” for the winter? Do...
When the days shorten and temperatures drop, koi and other pond fish enter into what’s called torpor, or a period of decreased physiological activity that allows them to save energy. They don’t sleep...
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