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There can be a number of reasons why fish may lose their colour. These include: Stress / Sickness Water Condition Inadequate Lighting Inadequate Diet Ageing Stress / Sickness and the Water Condition can play a major part in the loss of colour in fish. Stress can occur due to change of environment – change in [...]
What type of filtration is best? There are quite a few options when it comes to pond filters. They are sized according to the size of your pond, the type and amount of fish you are wanting to keep and also the conditions your pond will be in. If you’re needing help in choosing a [...]
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Blanket weed is a collective name for algae as there are over 20,000 species of algae. Although these species of algae are different most will look and behave identically. The most common genera are Cladophora, Oedogonium and Spirogyra. The most common algae we find in our ponds is generally referred to as blanket weed or [...]
Water plants help to create a natural ecosystem within your pond. They will provide shade and shelter for fish as well as help to filter and oxygenate the water. Water plants can help to provide a habitat to bring frogs into the garden as well as create a beautiful display of colours and textures. There [...]
Rain Water The mineral levels and the pH of rainwater can vary greatly. Rainwater is naturally SOFT and fairly acidic, but when it falls to the ground and makes it way into waterways or flows over rocks the water will pick up minerals such as Calcium and Magnesium which begin to make it HARD but [...]
When setting up a new pond, the following are the steps you need to take in order to make sure you have a suitable environment for your fish to thrive. Chlorine Neutraliser - Also known as Water Conditioner. This product is used for those who are using tap water. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST! Chlorine [...]
Mosquito Larvae - Mosquitoes lay eggs on water or damp soil. There are a wide variety of mosquito species, but most will generally lay their eggs side by side to form this floating raft, which may contain 100-400 eggs. It will take about a week for the eggs to hatch, where they become what most people [...]
pH (Potential Hydrogen) is the measure of whether your pond water is acidic or alkaline. Having a pH between 6.5 to 8.5 is the normal range for a pond system. If your pH is below 6.5 this is acidic and if it reaches below 4 this can be disastrous for your fish and is unlikely [...]
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