Category Archives: Pond Care


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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Pond Preparation Checklist

Posted on March 25, 2011 by romero

Time for spring pond maintenance Get a kit to test the water chemistry (pH, Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, etc.) Also check that the water temperature has reached 55 degrees before feeding. Fertilize the plants with Aqua Tabs monthly. Most pots require … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Water Gardens online blog

Posted on March 14, 2011 by romero

Welcome to our new blog. Here you will find all kinds of current and interesting tips on designing, building and maintaining your pond or water garden. Got a dream for a pond paradise at your home or business? We’ll provide … Continue reading →

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