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Koi Pond: is Ph Important?

Is Koi Pond Ph Important? It can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish!Alkaline Koi Ponds Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains over 8.5 for any length of…

ButchFebruary 3, 2009

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More Pond Basics

Here are a few more basics about ponds from my pond information site: Cleaning In a healthy pond, with a properly functioning nitrogen cycle, water changes can be minimal. I still recommend a water change of 10-20% per month on a healthy, fully functional pond.…

ButchFebruary 2, 2009

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How To Build A Pond With A Waterfall

What type of pond You should consider first what type of pond you want, in this case pond with waterfall feature. Would it be a home for fish and plants, these are things that you should take into consideration as well. But please keep in…

ButchFebruary 2, 2009

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A Clear Pond; Proper Pond Maintenance, Filtration, and Chemistry

Keeping a clear pond in the warm or hot summer months involves these key ingredients for proper filtration: ADEQUATE WATER CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT. A general principle (not a rule) of about 50-200 gph per 100 gallons can work for this (A lower proportional gph for…

ButchFebruary 1, 2009

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Pond Supplies – A Must For Your Pond

Pond supplies are an important aspect for all pond owners. It is important for you to keep your pond clean as well as preserve your pond and add necessary supplies when required. Mentioned below are few pond supplies that are a requisite for every pond…

ButchJanuary 30, 2009

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Steps of the Pond Nitrogen Cycle

Did you know that manmade ponds rely on the same ecosystem principles that natural ponds do? Yes, for any manmade pond to thrive it must mirror the ecosystem of the natural world. One aspect of this is a pond nitrogen cycle. Understanding how this cycle…

ButchJanuary 28, 2009

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Prepare Pond for Fall and Winter

Fall is arriving and it is time to prepare your pond for fall and winter. Pond netting, aeration and deicers are important items to consider when preparing your pond for the winter. Pond Netting: If you are in a wooded area or in an area…

ButchJanuary 27, 2009

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Easy Pond And Water Garden Construction

Today's successful water garden usually is designed as an ecosystem that uses a balance between fish, plants and bacteria keeping the water clear. The type of pond I'm talking about is self-contained (not fed by a spring or stream) and between 100-900 sq ft; a…

ButchJanuary 26, 2009

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Natural Pond Filters

Cleaning the pond regularly is essential for the healthy growth of the local pond ecosystem in your garden. The pond in your garden is a representative of a very complex habitat and the small and big creatures living there need a fresh and clean environment.…

ButchJanuary 24, 2009

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A Backyard Fish Pond

Water gardens and backyard ponds are for butterflies, frogs, birds, fish, you, and the whole family. These ponds may be small, may even be no larger than 3 to 4 feet in diameter. These may be built in patio containers and barrels. Drawing wildlife in…

ButchJanuary 23, 2009

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Ponds & Waterfalls: Water Living

We can’t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like…

ButchJanuary 23, 2009

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The Importance Of A Pond Pump

A pond pump plays a major role in any man made pond, with out one the risk of the pond becoming stagnant is greatly increased due to the water standing still over a long period of time with little or no movement. A pond pump…

ButchJanuary 22, 2009

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Creating Koi Fish Garden Pond – Important Tips

Are you thinking of building a koi pond in your garden? Bringing these gorgeous fish in your garden is an interesting hobby and it is not as complicated as you might think. With the proper pond maintanance decorative koi fish have a long life span…

ButchJanuary 21, 2009

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Tips On How To Build A Pond

A pond is not only a stunning garden feature but is also a wonderful wildlife habitat, attracting birds, insects and many other animals. Building a pond from scratch can seem a daunting task however it need not be, having the correct equipment and understanding what…

ButchJanuary 18, 2009

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Koi Pond: Filter Vs. Fish

There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose – a labor intensive, stinky, filthy, disgusting job…

ButchJanuary 18, 2009

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Koi Pond: Oxygen Levels

Adequate oxygen is essential for the health and survival of your koi fish and other pond creatures. As pond life utilizes the oxygen content of the water, it needs to be replaced. Oxygen enters the water where these two contact each other – primarily at…

ButchJanuary 16, 2009

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Easy ways to build home ponds

Having a pond in the backyard will definitely be an eye catching sight for everyone. The sound of water, beautiful fishes and exotic plants all makes your mind cool and relaxed besides feeling fresh. So if you think you can feel fresh, relaxed and cool…

ButchJanuary 16, 2009

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Heating your Koi Pond

There are many reasons for heating your koi pond,maybe you just want to see your enjoy your pond in all seasons.Whatever your reason we just want to give you some insight to make it easy to accomplish. There is now new technology,enery efficient heaters being…

ButchJanuary 13, 2009

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Water Ponds – Diatribe of Redundancy

Regrettably, no one coming from the interior design and gardening world ever gets its terms they use approved by an English major. We could then point out that the "water ponds is just a little redundant. It begs the question; do we really need the…

ButchJanuary 11, 2009

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Essential Tips on How to Build a Pond

I found that prevention is better than cure! A garden pond must be constructed correctly to prevent a load of problems later on. This collection of tips covers pond construction, some ideas to copy nature, pump selection and even something on a bog garden. These…

ButchJanuary 10, 2009

Koi Pond: is Ph Important?

More Pond Basics

How To Build A Pond With A Waterfall

A Clear Pond; Proper Pond Maintenance, Filtration, and Chemistry

Pond Supplies – A Must For Your Pond

Steps of the Pond Nitrogen Cycle

Prepare Pond for Fall and Winter

Easy Pond And Water Garden Construction

Natural Pond Filters

A Backyard Fish Pond

Ponds & Waterfalls: Water Living

The Importance Of A Pond Pump

Creating Koi Fish Garden Pond – Important Tips

Tips On How To Build A Pond

Koi Pond: Filter Vs. Fish

Koi Pond: Oxygen Levels

Easy ways to build home ponds

Heating your Koi Pond

Water Ponds – Diatribe of Redundancy

Essential Tips on How to Build a Pond

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