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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

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Carbon Dioxide – Lurking Danger in Your Pond?

If you have not taken the steps necessary to add oxygen to the water in your pond, the carbon dioxide levels may be higher than you think. If they are, then the chances are that the concentrated levels of carbon dioxide in your fish’s blood…

ButchMarch 11, 2024

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Pond Maintenance 101 Keeping Your Pond Clean

Most people have poor water quality and extra algae in their water gardens for one main reason; they don't do enough regular maintenance to keep their pond from turning into a green mess. Ponds need to be treated just like aquariums, and require weekly maintenance…

ButchJanuary 31, 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

External bead filter system installed for a concrete koi pond to provide mechanical and biological filtration.

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Choosing A Pond Filter – Which Pond Filter Is Right For You?

There are simply a lot of pond filter systems available on the market today. One could easily get lost in the sea of products. The best way to try and figure out which filter you need, would be to look at the different way water…

ButchDecember 29, 2023

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

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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

Water Quality

Pond Algae – Six Ways To Control Pond Algae Growth

Oh yeah! Controlling Pond Algae growth is my favorite part of pond maintenance. Not! That darned pond algae, I just hate it. Pond Algae is always a mess to deal with. Fortunately there are some ways to control pond algae so that during your pond…

ButchFebruary 28, 2023

Several colorful orange and white koi fish swimming in a clear backyard pond with lily pads.

Water Quality

How Long Before You Can Put Fish In Your Pond?

Alright! Your new pond is up and running. You checked for leaks. None apparent. Your new pond pump is chucking along, water is running through your filter and the UV is sending algae to spore the way of the Do-Do. Now all you have to…

ButchJune 19, 2020

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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

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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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How to Spot Repair Pond Armor Paint

From time to time it may be necessary to correct something that is adversely affecting the coating on a pond. For example, during a routine inspection of the pond, you find that somehow someone has managed to accidentally damage the surface of the Pond Armor…

ButchSeptember 25, 2012

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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

Water Quality

Pond Aeration – Oxygenating Your Pond Equals Great Pond Health

Did you know that when oxygen levels in the pond drop, that the biggest Koi are effected first? It is a fact. Their massive bodies in comparison to the smaller fish in the pond consume much more oxygen. The lack of therefore, causes them problems…

ButchFebruary 7, 2008

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Pond Maintenance – How To Prepare A Pond For Spring

Let’s talk about pond maintenance and preparation for spring. Some of you might not be ready for this, like up in the North East, but others may already be rolling up their sleeves and girding themselves for the pleasures associated with getting pond things up…

ButchFebruary 4, 2008

Pond Maintenance

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

Carbon Dioxide – Lurking Danger in Your Pond?

Pond Maintenance 101 Keeping Your Pond Clean

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

Choosing A Pond Filter – Which Pond Filter Is Right For You?

Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Pond Algae – Six Ways To Control Pond Algae Growth

How Long Before You Can Put Fish In Your Pond?

How to Apply Waterproof Paint for Ponds

How to Make Smooth Concrete Rough

How to Spot Repair Pond Armor Paint

Koi Pond: Filter Vs. Fish

Pond Aeration – Oxygenating Your Pond Equals Great Pond Health

Pond Maintenance – How To Prepare A Pond For Spring

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