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 [...]
Category Archives: Water Quality
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 [...]
There are two types of algae you can get in your pond. ‘Pea Soup’ Green Algae - This algae is a suspended single celled organism that is so tiny that is passes through your filtration. Filamentous Algae - This algae comes in a few different forms. It can grow in stringy clumps throughout the pond [...]
Having enough aeration in a pond is vital for the well-being of fish, as well as the health of the pond water. Bigger fish such as Goldfish and Koi need oxygen-rich water so having the correct amount of aeration for them is essential. There are three signs that will indicate that you don’t have enough [...]
As a general rule a pond should never really smell. If it does then it probably needs to be looked at. There are a few reasons why a pond might smell and here are some tips to help. Some of the most common issues are a lack of aeration, decaying debris, poor water quality and [...]
Those of us who have ponds in our gardens know the feeling of tranquillity they create. However, a concern that most of us should worry about is whether the pond water is healthy enough to support the aquatic life, and to view the fish and plants we keep. Here are some considerations to ensure that [...]