Water X Scapes Blog

“Can I Keep my Pond Pump Running All Winter?”  Many pond owners have had success with leaving their pond pump run all winter. And I am of the opinion, at times, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, with...

Tips for Hiding your Waterfall Spillway  A pond waterfall box provides biological filtration as well as serving as the starting point for the re-circulation of your pond’s water. But who wants to see a big black box at the...

“How do I Keep my Fish Out of the Pond Skimmer?” This is a very common question, so do not think that you are alone on this.  Below are the 3 most common reasons your fish might be going into the skimmer box and how to prevent it....

“The Importance of your Pond Thermometer” Hard to believe that such a small thing, like a pond thermometer, can give you so much information throughout the pond season, but it’s true. Read on to find out what the temperature of your...

Finding the right hose for your pond pump is not rocket science, but there is a science to it. Here we explain the determining factors for proper hose sizing so you can enjoy the exact water flow you desire. Most pipes or hoses are measured by the...

Water pumps, so many to choose from... …with so many different brands, sizes and types of water pumps on the market these days how are you supposed to know which is the best pond pump. Knowing which one is best to use for your water feature ca...

What does the perfect waterfall look like to you? A soothing soft trickle, down moss-covered rocks? A loud raging river of turbulent, frothy white water covering jagged boulders? Or maybe something in between?      The first step...