Most homeowners can install a backyard pond in one weekend. Pond kits come complete with everything the homeowner will need but the rocks and the water. Get the same filtration systems used by the professionals. Pond kits can be found in sizes as small as 4' x 6' with the most popular sizes being 8' x 11' and 11' x 16'. Pond kits come with written installation instructions and many times include a VHS or DVD version of step by step instructions. Design and installation tips can be found at www.aquaticconnections.com. Homeowners who have installed their own pond are welcome to post their own installation tips.
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Fish Survey Results
Thank you to those of you who took the time to respond to the fish survey. Here are some of the most interesting results:
60% of people surveyed - have shopped at Aquatic Connections so often they've lost count.
30% of people surveyed - have a pond under 500 gallons
30% of people surveyed - have a pond 501 to 1500 gallons
17% of people surveyed - have a pond 1501 to 3000 gallons
19% of people surveyed - have a pond over 3000 gallons
4% of people surveyed - did not have a pond
58% of people surveyed - have over 10 fish in their pond
60% of people surveyed - have Domestic koi (comets were a close 2nd with 59%)
My observation would be that many of these pond owners have too many fish for the size of their pond. So let's open this up for discussion on filtration. Today's pond technology makes it easy and affordable for homeowners to have biological filtration(usually in the form of a waterfall box) and mechanical filtration (most commonly in the form of a skimmer). Today's pond kits are sold complete with both units and everything else you need. What type of filtration are you using? Does it work or do you need some help balancing your ecosystem? Please feel free to comment and help out your fellow pond hobbyists.
60% of people surveyed - have shopped at Aquatic Connections so often they've lost count.
30% of people surveyed - have a pond under 500 gallons
30% of people surveyed - have a pond 501 to 1500 gallons
17% of people surveyed - have a pond 1501 to 3000 gallons
19% of people surveyed - have a pond over 3000 gallons
4% of people surveyed - did not have a pond
58% of people surveyed - have over 10 fish in their pond
60% of people surveyed - have Domestic koi (comets were a close 2nd with 59%)
My observation would be that many of these pond owners have too many fish for the size of their pond. So let's open this up for discussion on filtration. Today's pond technology makes it easy and affordable for homeowners to have biological filtration(usually in the form of a waterfall box) and mechanical filtration (most commonly in the form of a skimmer). Today's pond kits are sold complete with both units and everything else you need. What type of filtration are you using? Does it work or do you need some help balancing your ecosystem? Please feel free to comment and help out your fellow pond hobbyists.
Friday, September 14, 2007
A Great Tip for Pond Netting
When you place your pond net over the pond this fall, try to keep it stretched above the water. It is much easier to blow off leaves when they are dry than when they are wet. If the pond is large, consider laying stakes or PVC tubing across the pond and then set the net on top. If you have any other tips on keeping leaves out of your pond, please fell free to post your comments.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
What's The Best Way to Keep Your Pond Clean This Fall
One of the most successful ways to keep your pond clean in the fall is to maintain a healthy level of beneficial bacteria and keep it free of decaying debris. I have found that Microbelift Autumn/Winter prep is a bacteria that can withstand the colder water temperatures and helps maintain a balanced ecosystem.
Sludge Away by Microbelift is another product that will help break down decomposing leaves and debris. Pease feel free to comment with any Fall Tips you might have come up with that will help other pond owners.
Sludge Away by Microbelift is another product that will help break down decomposing leaves and debris. Pease feel free to comment with any Fall Tips you might have come up with that will help other pond owners.
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