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The Benefits of a Tan Pond Liner: Why More Pond Builders Are Choosing a Natural Look

When planning a new pond, most people focus on size, filtration, fish selection, and landscaping. One detail that often gets overlooked is the color of the pond liner or waterproofing system itself. While black pond liners have long been the standard choice for many…

Cooper FordJune 17, 2026

A small DIY half wine barrel patio pond with floating aquatic plants and a small water fountain.

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How to Create a Self-Sustaining Fish Pond

Learning how to create a self-sustaining fish pond is about more than just a hole filled with water. When designed correctly, it becomes a balanced ecosystem where fish, plants, bacteria, oxygen, and circulation work together naturally. The result is a pond that stays cleaner, healthier,…

Cooper FordMay 22, 2026

Applying Pond Shield epoxy to a concrete surface in temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit

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Pond Shield Application Temperature

Pond Shield will cure if applied at above 50° F. Considering that, you should keep in mind that because Pond Shield has been designed thick in order to hang properly on vertical and upside-down surfaces, it can seem a lot thicker when it is cold.…

ButchJanuary 5, 2025

Colorful fancy Koi fish swimming safely in a black pond coated with fish-safe Pond Shield epoxy.

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Fish Safe Epoxy

Now, you are ready to waterproof your new pond or an already existing pond with a small leak. In your search for something to seal and waterproof it, you realize that only a few of them are labeled fish safe. What does it mean to…

ButchOctober 1, 2024

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Things To Avoid When Using Fish Pond Sealer

If you have a new fish pond, have some leaks in an older pond or you are having problems maintaining the proper PH in your pond water, you may be contemplating a Do It Yourself weekend of applying fish pond sealer. There are several steps…

ButchSeptember 23, 2024

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How To Use Glazed Tile In Your Pond

These days, people are just not satisfied with a typical, run of the mill, boring looking pond. I have seen a wide variety of styles and designs in my time and what I have concluded is that as we progress towards the future, so does…

ButchJuly 23, 2024

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Applying A Pond Coating – How To Apply An Epoxy Sealer And Have a Leak Free Pond

With so much research being done at this time of year, I thought an article about the application of a pond leak coating might be an interesting topic. If you’re a professional pond installer that has used epoxies before, then you probably already know a…

ButchJanuary 28, 2024

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Have You Ever Considered An Indoor Pond? 4 Things To Consider With An Indoor Pond

When you think of a koi pond, you usually imagine an outdoor pond in someone's backyard. Maybe a waterfall with a small stream leading to a bigger pool where all of the fish are kept. Lots of nice plants surrounding it, giving it a natural…

ButchJanuary 11, 2024

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Is Epoxy Toxic to Fish?

Is epoxy toxic to fish? That is a very valid question, is it not? There are a couple of things you need to keep in mind when trying to ensure you have aquarium safe epoxy, especially if you’re building a water feature that is going…

ButchJanuary 7, 2024

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Sealing Your Pond – A Simple Checklist To Prepare You For The Task Ahead

The big day when you will be sealing a pond is soon to arrive. You’ll finally get your pond back into waterproof shape. You will be able to bust this job out in a day. Well hopefully you will. Best intentions and all that huh?…

ButchDecember 26, 2023

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Building a Wooden Pond or Tank

I have seen people build wooden pond and holding tanks that looked great, only to see them leak like a sieve. For those of you that do not know what a sieve is, it is a meshed kitchen instrument used for straining liquids. You get…

ButchJuly 15, 2023

Formal koi pond built with Competition Blue Pond Shield pond liner.

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Blue Fish Pond Liners – Why Is Blue Fish Pond Liner Such A Good Idea?

Choosing the right blue pond liner is one of the most important decisions a water feature enthusiast can make. While traditional black liners have been the standard for years, a vibrant blue pond liner offers a professional aesthetic that transforms a simple backyard pond into…

ButchJune 1, 2023

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Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my 25+ years experience, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade…

ButchJune 1, 2023

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Koi Treats – What You Should And Shouldn’t Feed Your Koi

There is a variety of Koi feed available on the market today. Generally speaking if you read the packaging of the food you plan to purchase it is almost like reading the back of a can of soup. You will get to know what makes…

ButchApril 23, 2023

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Just a Word about Colored Pond Liners

Most people have gotten used to the color black being their only choice when it comes to pond liners. While black is not a bad color for a pond liner, Pond Armor, offers a large selection of standard colored pond liner epoxies. We also offer…

ButchJanuary 30, 2023

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3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

I get a lot of calls each day from people asking me about Pond Shield epoxy. I receive questions about almost anything but the one thing the majority of them have in common is whether or not Pond Shield epoxy is the right product for…

ButchFebruary 8, 2013

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Non-Toxic Epoxies and Their Benefits

Most of us with ponds and other water features utilize them as a place to support life of all shapes and forms and that’s why it’s ever so important that all materials used are non-toxic. There are a wide range of different materials used when…

cormac84November 28, 2012

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Setting Goals for a Pond Shield Epoxy Project

With as many things that could possibly be happening during the life of any project, things can quickly get out of hand and disorganized if an over-all plan is not in place. That is why it is so important for setting goals for a Pond…

ButchOctober 1, 2012

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How to Make Smooth Concrete Rough

When consumers start to look for advice on how to smooth rough concrete, they may feel frustrated or confused. Many people claim that there is no easy way to do this yourself, but this is misleading. There are actually a few things that can be…

ButchSeptember 27, 2012

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7 Things to Keep in Mind About Spraying Epoxy Paint

There are many different ways of applying epoxy paint and spraying epoxy paint is one of them. If you have a large enough surface or the surface is too uneven for more conventional methods of application, this guide will assist you along the way. 1.…

ButchSeptember 23, 2012

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10 Reasons to Choose Pond Armor Pond Sealant

There is not a large variety of materials available to coat your water feature with. It is important to choose a sealant that will serve you well and last a decent amount of time. The last thing you want to get caught up in is…

ButchSeptember 21, 2012

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Pond Armor Colors

We offer eight standard Pond Armor colors including Black, Clear, Tan, Gray, Competition Blue, Sky Blue, Forest Green and White. We also can mix any solid custom color that you choose. Many people often ask what the best color is to choose. It is difficult…

ButchSeptember 18, 2012

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3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

I get a lot of calls each day from people asking me about Pond Shield epoxy. I get questions that are about almost anything but the one thing the majority of them have in common is whether or not Pond Shield epoxy is the right…

ButchJanuary 31, 2011

General Tips

The Benefits of a Tan Pond Liner: Why More Pond Builders Are Choosing a Natural Look

How to Create a Self-Sustaining Fish Pond

Pond Shield Application Temperature

Fish Safe Epoxy

Things To Avoid When Using Fish Pond Sealer

How To Use Glazed Tile In Your Pond

Applying A Pond Coating – How To Apply An Epoxy Sealer And Have a Leak Free Pond

Have You Ever Considered An Indoor Pond? 4 Things To Consider With An Indoor Pond

Is Epoxy Toxic to Fish?

Sealing Your Pond – A Simple Checklist To Prepare You For The Task Ahead

Building a Wooden Pond or Tank

Blue Fish Pond Liners – Why Is Blue Fish Pond Liner Such A Good Idea?

Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Koi Treats – What You Should And Shouldn’t Feed Your Koi

Just a Word about Colored Pond Liners

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

Non-Toxic Epoxies and Their Benefits

Setting Goals for a Pond Shield Epoxy Project

How to Make Smooth Concrete Rough

7 Things to Keep in Mind About Spraying Epoxy Paint

10 Reasons to Choose Pond Armor Pond Sealant

Pond Armor Colors

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

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