90 results for 'aerators'
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Boost Pond Health With Effective Lake Aeration(Post)
What is Aeration? Any procedure by which oxygen is added to water can be considered a type of water aeration. This allows for various techniques to add dissolved oxygen to the water; but they also ha ...
Why Pond Aeration Is Important For Fish(Post)In preparation for the cold winter months, ponds are being winterized, plants are being cut back and most pond pumps are placed into storage until the spring; meaning less oxygen will be available fo ...
What's the difference between a lake and a pond?(Post)What's the difference between a lake and a pond? If we're comparing two naturally occurring bodies of water, then size is what matters. If we are speaking in terms of the treatments for a lake versus ...
Chemical Versus Natural Pond Treatments(Post)Editor's note: We received this question from a recent customer and thought we would share it with all our readers - as well as the answer! Question: I just bought a house and there is a 1/3-acre pon ...
Pond Winterization Preparation: A Checklist(Post)Backyard ponds require some extra attention when preparing for fall and those cold winter months ahead. Temperatures start dropping which means more and more questions on what to do next are arising.
Why Not Kill Early Spring Algae?(Post)Well, Spring has sprung! Daffodils and perennial flowers are popping up showing us the signs of Spring! Our fish emerged from their cave this past week and began the ritual of begging for food. Ther ...
Chemical vs. Natural Water Treatments(Post)Chemical treatments (like copper) for lakes and larger earthen bottom ponds are often the first thing reached for to control, or eradicate, algae blooms or excessive and invasive plant growth. Applic ...
How to Keep Pond Fish Alive in Winter(Post)Do Koi Hibernate? Other common questions that will be answered: How to keep koi fish alive in winter? Feeding Pond Fish in Winter? Should I cover my pond in winter? What to do with pond fish in ...
HELP! This Pond was Here When I Moved In.. (Post)Every so often a customer will come in or call us saying; “We recently bought a new house BUT it came with a backyard pond.. The problem is I have no clue what to do with it, can you help?!&rdq ...
Pond Supplies for Building Water Gardens(Post)Knowing what the job entails before you start is half the battle. Of course, Hoffman’s Water X Scapes is your one stop pond shop. We have all the pond supplies and knowledge you will need to he ...
Pond Dyes are Safe for Fish, Wildlife and Swimming(Post)POND DYES - for lakes & large earthen bottom ponds Using pond dyes for lakes is like putting sunglasses on your water’s surface. The dyes will protect your body of water from the UV ...
Pond Water Treatments(Post)So many products, but what do they do? Do I need to use them all? Let this guide help “clear it up for you.” Beneficial Bacteria colonizes within your biological pond filter, ...
What Happens to the Frogs in my Pond During the Winter?(Post)Our amphibious friends can sometimes become just as special to us as our koi fish and other pond fish, but where do they go to survive the cold winter months? Frogs can be found hanging out at the ...
How Many Fish Is Too Many In My Pond?(Post)You just finished building this awesome pond and one of the first things you want to do is add some koi and other beautiful pond fish. These fish will soon turn into pets with names and are fun to wa ...
The Life of a Pond: Sun vs. Shade(Post)Everyone has their own opinion about whether a pond can be built in the sun or should it be built it the shade. Here are a few facts that may help you determine where exactly to put your pond. Sun B ...
When to Stop Feeding your Fish for Winter(Post)When and how we feed our koi and other pond fish is very important. Knowing when to stop feeding plays a crucial role in their health over the cold Winter months. Please keep a few things in mi ...
Spring Pond Opening Guide(Post)Spring pond openings take a little time and energy; however, it will get your pond ready for an enjoyable, fun summer of relaxation. Maintenance of your backyard pond during the late spring, summer a ...
Maintain Clear Pond Water with Ecosystem Balance(Post)Keeping your pond’s eco-system balanced can be tricky at times but does not have to be hard. When you build a water garden, you are not just creating a space for your koi and fish to live. You ...
What Fish Can Live In A Garden Pond?(Post)We, of course, want you to have the best ponding experience possible. When you build an outdoor pond with fish in mind, you are creating a home for your new pets. Use this guide to help you in choosi ...
Creating your Own Container Garden or Patio Pond(Post)You do not need a huge pond dug into the ground to have yourself a water garden. Container Ponds, or Patio Ponds, have become very popular lately. Steps in Creating your Very Own Container Gar ...
Pros And Cons Of Running Your Pond Pump All Winter(Post)“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&rsqu ...
Lake Treatment Chemicals(Post)Chemicals are a common control method to treat problematic plants, algae, disease, and insects in or around lakes and earthen bottom ponds. Most lakes and earthen bottom ponds at some point st ...
How to Collect and Harvest Rain Water(Post)Anyone who has lived in Northeast Ohio, for any amount of time, knows the instability of the weather is one could bank on…going from one extreme to the other at any given time. Harvesting rain ...
Chlorine, Chloramine, and Pond Water Conditioners(Post)As a water gardener I am sure you have heard one or more of these terms over time. But what are they? Below, we define what each are, when to watch out for them, and when to add them. If you have &ld ...