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 [...]
In our Help Centre - https://www.thepondshop.com.au/help-centre/choosing-a-pump/ - you can find more information on types of pumps and what to consider before purchasing a pump. Are pond pumps noisy? Pond pumps shouldn’t be noisy. They may become loud if they are vibrating up against a hard surface or if the intake of the pump has become [...]
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 [...]
Can I use Builders Plastic? No, Builders Plastic is not UV Stabilised and will break down fairly quickly, and is more susceptible to punctures. Some types of Builders Plastic can harm aquatic life. Do I need Permission to build a pond? Generally you do not need permission to build a pond. It may be helpful [...]
We at the Pond Shop are focused on providing our customers with the best shopping experience by offering a range of quality items, friendly knowledgeable sales and after sales service and great prices. The Pond Shop is happy to offer to all our customers our PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE. If you find a product cheaper at [...]
Solar Pumps are an appealing option as they are environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Even with these benefits there are a number of things to consider before going solar, as they may not be entirely suitable for your pond set-up. They are best suited to small ponds or features with few or no fish where [...]
It’s lovely to have birds come into your backyard, but not when they are going to treat your pond as their personal buffet. The best way to help keep your fish from being eaten by birds is by putting a net over the top of your pond which we know isn’t the look most people [...]
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 [...]