Archive for July 2015

Question: I LIKE TO BUILD A VEGGIE FILTER WATERFALL, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT IS THE BEST SYSTEM AND HOW TO BUILT IT,AND THE PLANTS THAT I NEED FOR IT,THANK YOU Answer: This is really a matter of personal preference of which plants to use. Some of the plants I have used are Iris, Sweet…

Question: I believe that my liner which is about 9 years old has a leak, how do I tell for sure? Is there something I can put in the pond that will tell me where the leak is? Or should I just replace it? Answer: Finding a leak can be difficult, but there are some…

Question: how long does it take the algae to clear when being treated Answer: It depends. It depends =”https://www.pondmarket.com/catalog/index.cfm/product/15_75/pondcare-test-kit-for-ph.cfm”>pH level, your Phosphate levels, if your using Beneficial Bacteria, if you get a lot of sunlight, if you have Pond Plants for both sucking up nutrients as well as for shading the pond, etc. There are…

Question: I have two man made ponds, a 1/4 acre pond that flows into a 3/4 acre one (average 4 feet deep). I would like to place some type of pump to increase aeration and decrease algae. Can you suggest an appropriate pump? Answer: I would suggest looking into an Aerator or two for your…

Question: Hi, how do i make it so that the waterfall weir flows over a rock with a nice even current and without the water going all over the place? Answer: With many waterfall a Spillway is used. A spillway has a basin that fills up and then the water flows out over the lip…

Question: can I put a freshwater conch in my Koi pond to eat the muck Answer: I don’t see this really being a problem unless the freshwater conch reproduces at high rates. If you only have one freshwater conch and it isn’t pregnant then I think you will be fine. I’m just worried that you…

Question: I want to put my pond between my two huge beautiful pine trees. Is that unwise? And if so, is there any way to do this more wisely? Answer: The pine trees will help to provide shade but they will also leave you with pine needles in your pond. The pine needles can be…

Question: I cleared up my green water by now i have algae on my stones and rocks how can i clear this up without killing my fish Answer: An oxygen based rock cleaner such as Restor can help you remove the algae from your rocks safely without harming your pond fish. As long as you…