Pond Liners The Advantages of Using a Pond Liner vs. Concrete You may be tempted to use concrete instead of a pond liner. Although concrete bases appear more "solid", a pond liner is less likely to leak, has lower installation costs and gives you more flexibility in your pond design.
Treatments Pond Algae Treatments I've put together a list of garden pond treatments that will kill algae and turn your pond water from green to clear in a matter of weeks.
Pond Plants Duckweed and your Pond If managed correctly, Duckweed can play a vita part in keeping your pond water balanced and healthy for your fish. If left unchecked, Duckweed wreak havoc by spreading quickly resulting in limited sunlight, clogging filters and attracting unwanted pests.
Help and Advice How to Deal with Pond Sludge A small amount of pond sludge is absolutely fine for garden ponds. Once your water begins to smell or becomes cloudy it's time to remove it. You can remove using a pond vac, by hand or by using pond sludge treatments.
Pond Pests Why Do My Pond Fish Keep Disappearing? In this article, I'll discuss the most common pond predators in the UK, such as herons, and offer tips for prevention. I'll also cover other possible reasons for disappearing fish, including theft, and provide answers to frequently asked questions.
Pond Filters How do Pond Skimmers work and do I need one? A Pond Skimmer is pond device used to suck leaves and other debris from the surface of your pond. Available in 2 different designs can help reduce algae and improve the overall quality of your pond water.
Help and Advice Do Garden Ponds Need Water Changes? In short, Yes - A new unestablished pond will require water changes. However, with the right filtration water changes can be less frequent providing you are checking the quality of your pond water.
Fish Care Why did my Pond Fish Die? I've collated 30+ of the most common questions related to fish death and provided clear and concise answers. Learn how to identify a dying fish and what actions you need to take to prevent any further problems.
Help and Advice UVC Pond Lamps - Everything you need to know Adding a UVC to your Pond's Filtration system will help remove any green water caused by Algae or Blanket weed. Learn about the different types of UVC, and answers to your questions.
Pond Filters Can you keep your Pond Water clear without a filter box? Yes it's completely possible to keep your pond water clear without a filter. The real question is should you? If you have the time and energy to keep on top of algae, debris and all the things that a filter does - then yes go for it!
Calculators Pond Water Volume Calculator My Free to use Pond Water volume calculator. Start by just entering the dimensions of your pond in mm, cm, inches or feet. The free tool will give you the approximate amount of water in gallons or litres.
Help and Advice Featured Pond Pumps - Everything you need to know In this article I will cover every aspect of Garden Pond Pumps. Your Pond Pump is like the heart of your pond - it ensures that the water is oxygenated and in most cases pushed to your filter boxes for a clean and healthy pond.
Help and Advice Featured Pond Liners - Everything you need to know Learn all about Pond Liners, what they are used for, will you need an underlay and whether it's better to choose a premade liner, or make your own unique shape garden pond.
Help and Advice The Pros and Cons of Using Chemical Treatments in Your Pond Whilst chemicals can be very effective in the treatment of Algae, you must first consider the knock on effects on your pets or wildlife that also use the pond. A well maintained pond will not require chemicals.
Help and Advice How to Safely Introduce New Fish to Your Pond The key point when introducing new fish to your pond is patience. Place the bag/container containing your new fish in the pond for 20 minutes, and start to slowly add more pond water to the container/bag- this ensures your new fishy friends has time to properly acclimate.
Help and Advice How to Attract Frogs and Birds to Your Pond By adding more plants, providing clean and safe water your pond will naturally start to attract wildlife. Patience is key as a new pond will take quite some time to become established.
Calculators Pond Liner Size Calculator Use my free Pond Liner size calculator to ensure you choose the correct size liner. Remember it's always better to purchase a pond liner that is larger than than you need to allow for shelves and uneven ground.
Calculators Pond Pump Running Cost Calculator Calculate the running costs for using your Pond Pump 24 hours a day. My tool will automatically calculate the daily, monthly and yearly costs based on the current UK Standard Energy Tariff.
Fish Care Signs of Pond Fish Illness and How to Treat Common Diseases Whether introduced via pond pests, or even a bad batch from the local pet shop, it's quite common for your fish to suffer from some of the most common diseases. Healthy Filtered pond water is key to prevention.
Fish Care Tips for First Time Pond Owners First Time pond owners are often overwhelmed with the amount of information regarding ponds. To get started, you must first decide what size pond you want, what fish you want to keep and keep monitoring the water to ensure it's healthy for your fish.
Fish Care The Top 5 Pond Fish Breeds for Beginners Choosing the right fish for your first garden pond can be like choosing sweets from the "pick n mix" section in Woolworths. Choose strong hardy fish that require minimal maintenance such as Orfe, Shubunkins - more below.
Calculators How much does it cost to run a UV Filter on my Pond? The running costs for UV pond filters will vary depending on the overall wattage of your UV lamp. High watt UV lamps will be more effective in keeping your pond clear at the cost of an increased electricity bill.
Pond Pumps Which pond pump do I need for my pond? Choosing the right pump for your garden pond can be quite daunting. A pond with fish should have a pump that provides filtration. Larger ponds will require a much larger pump and separate filter.
Pond Filters Prepare your pond for Autumn – My Ultimate guide! Prepare your Pond for Autumn with my free helpful guide. Clear your pond of all floating debris, clean out the pump cage and filter boxes and cover to protect your pond over winter.
Help and Advice How I saved over £200 on my pond running costs! I saved over £200 on my pond running costs by replacing both my air pump and pond pump with more economical models (listed below).
