Pond Maintenance
Tree leaves in pond
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…
Read MoreAlgae on stones/rocks
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…
Read MoreAnt Mounds
Question: What do you recommend for ant mounds right up next to your pond? I bought some baits in a container that you slightly push into the ground where the ant is supposed to go up in it to get the bait, etc. but the ants appear to be ignoring these things because the mounds…
Read MoreWhen adding fish, do I need a pump/filter?
Question: good morning, I have recently acquired a pre- formed pond, which contains 300 gallons. I would like it to contain some goldfish, and aquatic plants. Is a pump alone enough or do I need a filter as well? Could you recommend what is best to keep a clean, healthy environment. Thanks for your time.…
Read MorePond Vacuums
Question: This inquiry relates to pond vacuums. I am interested in purchasing a high end pond vacuum like that Pondovac 3. I like the feature of two chambers that alternate filling and emptying. However, I note that in the description of this machine, there is a caveat mentioned that the deeper you attempt to vacuum…
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