Thursday, May 31, 2012
How to Keep Your Fish Healthy in 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
How to Clean Up After a Storm
- Your plants are dying and you are not properly cleaning out the debris
- Mother Nature took her chance to wreak havoc on your pond surface
- Crevices in your pond liner are hiding dirt and sludge
- Your rocks are hiding bacteria and muck
*Photo courtesy of Slawek Puklo via Flickr.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Acclimate Your Fish in Just 3 Simple Steps
When purchasing new fish for your backyard pond or water garden, it’s important for you to understand how to properly acclimate your fish to their new surroundings. While this may sound complicated, you can easily and effectively put fish in your pond by following these three simple steps:
1. Perform a clean sweep of your fish pond – By deeply cleaning your rocks, waterfall, pond filters, pumps and other equipment, you can speed up the process when it comes time to add fish.
2. Start Your Pond Filters – Once you have thoroughly cleaned and filled your pond, replace your filter to ensure it is properly working when you add your fish. It may be helpful to install new filter pads and add chemicals to clean bacteria. Once everything is in order you can begin running your pond pump.
3. Test your water – It’s important that you have your pond water balanced before putting in your fish. Use a test kit to check the levels of pH, nitrate and ammonia in the water.
That’s it! Now it’s time to add your new fish. Once you have your water perfectly filtered and tested, it is safe to add your favorite aquatic fish. Be sure to choose fish that are low-maintenance and that suit the size pond you have.
*Photo courtesy of Martin Pettitt via Flickr.
Monday, May 07, 2012
The Four Easiest and Four Hardest Fish to Keep in Your Pond
When choosing the right fish for your backyard water garden, it usually comes down to preference. However, it may be helpful for you to explore the types of fish that are the easiest to maintain and the hardest to maintain in a backyard pond.
There are a wide variety of fish you can choose to have in your backyard pond, and many of your choices will depend on the size of your pond and climate in your area. Learning as much as you can about a fish species will make it easier for you to find success with any fish you choose.
Decide for yourself if you are up for a challenge, or looking for fish that will sustain with little maintenance by checking out our list of the four easiest and hardest fish to keep in your pond.
Four Easiest Fish to Keep in a Pond
Four Hardest Fish to Keep in a Pond
- Red lobsters
- Killifish
- Blue Channel Catfish
- Pingi Logsucker