Category Archives: Did You Know?


Fish Pond Maintenance: Understanding Pond Water pH

Posted on June 3, 2011 by romero

How do you manage the pH of the water? You don’t want to mess with it a lot. Some people try to move it around, up and down, but pH is logarithmic so any change, sudden change, that’s even a … Continue reading →

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Preventing Algae Growth with Barley

Posted on June 3, 2011 by romero

Did you know? Barley is a natural way to control algae and there are different forms of barley: barley bales barley pellets What they do: once in the water they start to release barley extract which is the key ingredient … Continue reading →

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How many fish can I put in my pond?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by romero

Did you know? Our rule of thumb is 1 inch of fish per every 10 gallons of water. So in 2,000 gallons you can have 200 inches of fish–not 200 fish, but 200 inches worth of fish. Keep in mind … Continue reading →

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What size of pump do I need for my outdoor koi pond?

Posted on May 8, 2011 by romero

And how to fine-tune your water garden If you’re planning a pond that will include plants and fish many customers ask, what size of pump do I need? The first question we ask is, what type of waterfall do you … Continue reading →

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