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Pond Fish Care in Fall
As the weather starts to cool down in the fall, you'll want to keep an eye on the temperatures and be ready to start your cold-weather feeding schedule. A clean...
3 Things You Should Know About Ponds In Cooler Temperatures
Like people, ponds can flourish in any season but have special needs to succeed in different temperatures. During warm weather, the main concern is algae blooms, water quality, and oxygen...
Caring for your pond in extreme weather
Depending on where you live your pond may be subject to severe weather conditions, from droughts to hurricanes, during certain times of the year. Whether your water levels quickly drop...
Fish Care to Maintain Water Quality
There are a few reasons why a pond goes from crystal clear to cloudy, smelly, murky, and even green. Excess waste, debris, and poor oxygenation cause most water quality issues,...
Is a Total Water Change Necessary?
When your pond has major water quality issues that don't seem to be resolved by troubleshooting or water treatments, a total water change can provide a fresh start. Total water...
How to Test Pond Water & How to Read Results
When was the last time you tested your pond's water? Even if the water is crystal clear, you can have too much ammonia or imbalanced pH levels. Catching these issues...
Why are my fish constantly at the surface?
Fish enjoy routine and will learn your feeding schedule and start to come to the surface when they see you. Waiting at the surface for food is different than gulping...
Most Common Pond Water Quality Issues (and how to fix them)
When you have a beautiful pond in your backyard, you want it to be clear so you can sit by the water and enjoy the peace and calm. Clear water...
Easy Summer Pond Care
Summer is one of the more challenging seasons for water clarity because of the warm weather and rain. The warm weather months are when you want to spend the most...