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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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What is the Difference Between an External Pond Pump and a Submersible Pond Pump?

A person just getting into ponds may be confused by the terminology and types of pond pumps, particularly when trying to determine the type of pond pump they need. The most common question is “What is the difference between an external pond pump and a…

ButchMay 19, 2023

General Tips

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

Construction Articles General Tips

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

Rubber and Plastic Liners

Pond Liner Replacement – 5 Tips to Make Replacing a Pond Liner A Breeze

The time has come to look at replacing your pond liner. Your pond liner has been there almost a decade and is really starting to show its age. You probably have a few pond liner patches that you’ve put on it. Some may have worked,…

ButchJanuary 15, 2023

Concrete Ponds

How to Acid Etch a Pond

You’re at the point where you’re about to prepare your pond for a coating. You may be asking yourself what is acid etching? Acid etching is the process by which your concrete will be cleaned and prepared prior to actually applying a coating. Learning how…

ButchJanuary 2, 2023

Concrete Ponds

Salt Water Corrosion Effects on Concrete

Did you know that salt water has a corrosive effect on concrete? It is. In fact it is a problem that engineers have been faced with for some time in regards to larger concrete structures like sea walls. Of course sea walls are corroded by…

ButchDecember 14, 2022

Calculations

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 3 Ellipses

What is an ellipse? Simple. Ellipses are circles. Did that confuse you? Think of ellipses as special instances of a circle, meaning if you have an oval shape, it’s still considered a circle, but a special kind of circle. If you have an oval shaped…

ButchOctober 30, 2022

Calculations

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 2 Rectangles

OK, let's move on to pond rectangles. To note, these calculations will work for those of you with square ponds too. As I said in part 1 of this series, you’re going to need to know the total square footage of your pond as well…

ButchOctober 24, 2022

Calculations

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 1 Circles

Now that you’ve gotten your pond built, it might be a wise idea to know how to calculate pond volume both based on total pond square footage and pond volume. Sure you can find an automatic pond volume calculator online somewhere, but it pays to…

ButchOctober 10, 2022

Swimming Pools

Stock Tank Pool Tutorial – Pond Armor

So You Want a Stock Tank Pool Well this is going to be an exciting Stock Tank pool project, isn’t it? Let me first start out by saying that we have a video tutorial of coating a stock tank on our YouTube channel and after…

ButchSeptember 21, 2022

Concrete Ponds

Got A Crack In Your Pond? – Easy Methods Of Fixing A Crack In Your Pond

Over time, the concrete in your pond can crack. Ground movement, concrete shrinkage, freeze/thaw conditions can all play a part in possible cracks forming in your pond. The trouble is that when this happens, you have to go out there and fix the cracked concrete.…

ButchAugust 31, 2022

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Why Pond Sealer is Better than a Pond Liner

If you are contemplating a backyard pond or water fountain, it is important that you spend some time evaluating the various methods available for lining your pond. After all, you cannot simply dig a hole and fill it with water; you need some type of…

GuestAugust 23, 2022

How To

How to Spray Epoxy

There are some great reasons why you would want to spray Pond Shield epoxy rather than squeegee or roll it on. Learning how to spray epoxy is not difficult to do either. It takes some patience, the correct tools and an assistant. Since you are…

ButchMarch 13, 2020

Aquariums

540 Gallon Custom Aquarium

I recently built a 540 gallon aquarium. A unique 540 gallon aquarium however. In fact, the first of its kind. I wanted to take two completely separate 130 gallon aquariums, use both of their front and back long panels, and create as single large square…

GuestMarch 8, 2013

Hydroponics

Barrelponics and Hydroponics – What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between hydroponics and Barrelponics? Really, there is no difference. In fact they are the same thing. The only thing that makes them different is the name Barrelponics which was coined by Travis Hughey in 2005. Essentially, Barrelponics uses what could probably…

ButchFebruary 15, 2013

General Tips

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

How To Other Waterproofing Pond Maintenance

How to Apply Waterproof Paint for Ponds

A concrete pond can provide an attractive addition to your home. Good maintenance and care enhances the life of your pond and makes it easier for maintenance. Ponds are small when compared to oceans and lakes, which makes them calmer and more peaceful. However, the…

GuestNovember 29, 2012

General Tips

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

General Tips

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

Construction Articles

Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

What is the Difference Between an External Pond Pump and a Submersible Pond Pump?

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

Just a Word about Colored Pond Liners

Pond Liner Replacement – 5 Tips to Make Replacing a Pond Liner A Breeze

How to Acid Etch a Pond

Salt Water Corrosion Effects on Concrete

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 3 Ellipses

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 2 Rectangles

Pond Volume and Square Footage – Simple Calculations You Need To Know – Part 1 Circles

Stock Tank Pool Tutorial – Pond Armor

Got A Crack In Your Pond? – Easy Methods Of Fixing A Crack In Your Pond

Why Pond Sealer is Better than a Pond Liner

How to Spray Epoxy

540 Gallon Custom Aquarium

Barrelponics and Hydroponics – What’s the Difference?

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

How to Apply Waterproof Paint for Ponds

Non-Toxic Epoxies and Their Benefits

Setting Goals for a Pond Shield Epoxy Project

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