Which Fish are Right for Your Backyard Water Garden?

When you are creating a backyard water garden, there are so many decisions you have to make. What size pond do you want? Where are you going to put it? What kind of water features should you add? What kind of plants are you going to buy? What kind of pond supplies do you need?

But, even though there are millions of decisions you will have to make during the process, choosing the right Koi and Goldfish is by far the most important.

Your Koi and Goldfish will be the most important aspect of your backyard pond. At Pondliner.com we offer a wide variety of decorative koi fish, comet goldfish and other lively fish to help you create the backyard water garden you’ve always dreamed of having.

So how do you know which fish are the right fish for your backyard pond? Read below to learn more about the beautiful fish offered through Pondliner.com:

• Decorative Koi – Koi add relaxation and tranquility to a water garden while also adding a pop of color. Decorative koi are known for having random patterns and color varieties.

• Decorative Butterfly Koi – These fish feature the same random patterns and colors of decorative koi, but they also have long fins that come in a variety of sizes.

• Premium Koi – A top grade of koi fish, these can be purchased in a variety of colors to suit your personal tastes.

• Comet Goldfish – Comet goldfish are known for their vibrant reddish-orange color. These fish are known for being personable and fun to watch.

• Fantail Sarassa Goldfish – These goldfish have short, robust bodies with double fan-shaped tails. They are a brilliant red color with white patches and are slow, graceful swimmers.

Remember, Pondliner.com offers more than just pond pumps and pond supplies, we also offer a wide selection of koi and goldfish to help you personalize your backyard water garden.

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Top Ten Tips for Building Your Dream Backyard Pond

If you are looking for a way to turn your backyard into an escape from the everyday, you know a backyard pond is the way to go. And you also know that when installing a backyard pond, you need to consult the experts at Pondliner.com.

While there are a million different things you need to know when creating a backyard pond or water garden, there are ten basic tips that will help you break down the process into manageable chunks. And with spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your backyard getaway.

1. Plan your pond – Make sure you have a large enough area for a pond and ensure that the soil is stable enough to support one.

2. Determine your depth – If you are considering fish in your backyard pond, it’s important that you have enough depth to allow the fish to hibernate during the winter months.

3. Purchase pond supplies – A pond supplies kit can be a great way for you to guarantee you have the pond supplies you need to start your backyard pond.

4. The thicker the liner, the better – When it comes to lining your backyard pond, spare no expense. Your liner should be thick and contour nicely to protect against tears and pebbles.

5. Incorporate oxygen – Incorporating a waterfall, fountain or pond pump into your backyard pond is a necessity. By circulating the water, pond pumps and waterfalls prevent algae from growing and mosquitoes from laying eggs.

6. Use edging – Proper edging can ensure your pond looks natural and fits with the current landscaping in your yard. You can purchase natural rocks and plants at any pond supplies store to hide exposed liner

7. Invest in quality pond supplies – When it comes to the maintenance of your pond, it’s important to invest in all the pond supplies and essentials you need to maintain a clean pond.

8. Choose the right pond pump – There are a variety of available pond pumps on the market and it is important that you choose the right size for your pond. Understand that backyard ponds with fish have to be run constantly.

9. Build a curb around your pond – By creating a curb around your backyard pond or water garden, you can prevent any chance of an overflow during heavy rains.

10. Choose Pondliner.com – You can trust the experts at Pondliner.com will help you find the perfect pond supplies you need to create a backyard pond that suits you and your yard perfectly.

Take this backyard project one step at a time! Shop Pondliner.com today for quality pond pumps and the pond supplies you need to create your backyard oasis.

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Put the Spring Back in Your Yard with Spring Pond Supplies

While it may seem hard to believe, spring is just around the corner. The first official day of spring is March 20^th. That gives you just over a month to start putting the spring back in your yard with pond supplies and pumps from Pondliner.com.

What do we suggest you do to prepare for spring? The second the snow melts and the temperature starts to change, it’s time for you to prepare your pond for the warmer months ahead. Pondliner.com is happy to help you shop for all the pond supplies you need to get your backyard in shape for spring and summer.

While every backyard koi pond and water garden is going to have different needs, there are some general preparations you should make as spring approaches:

• “De-winterize” your pond by turning on your pond pump and replacing your dirty pond filter
• Clean your pond filter and check your pond pump to ensure both are in proper working order
• Begin feeding your fish once the water temperature in your pond returns to a consistent 50 degrees – simply invest in cold weather food
• Remove any debris that accumulated during winter using pond supplies such as a pond vacuum or pond skimmer
• Fertilize your existing plants and consider purchasing any new plants for your pond

Keep in mind that when spring is on the horizon, it may be a good time to invest in a variety of pond supplies you will need during the summer months. Because when you are in the middle of cleaning your pond or trying to “de-winterize” it, you don’t want to find out you’re missing the pond supplies you need.

Now is the perfect time to start investing in fertilizer, cold weather fish food, pond skimmers, a pond vacuum and other warm weather essentials.

Need further instructions about how to get your pond back in shape for spring? Check out the instructional Pondliner.com video on preparing your water garden pond for spring.

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