Pond Education Center
Pro Tips from Our Pond Techs
Discover a wealth of information designed to help you create and maintain the perfect pond. From beginner tips to expert advice, our comprehensive resources cover everything from pond design and construction to fish care and water quality management. Have questions? Reach out to us anytime!
How-To articles abound! From what to feed fish at different pond temperatures, to how to calculate liner size, we've got you covered.
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Featured Posts
Warm-season bacteria slows down as water cools. Our Pond Techs explain what cold water bacteria does, the water temperature that triggers the switch, and how to dose it.
Article Posted: 10/06/2026 10:31:34 AM
The right pond pump should circulate your pond’s full volume about once an hour - but choosing the right one takes more than matching gallons to GPH. Our Pond Techs explain how to calculate your pond’s volume, size for a waterfall, account for head height, and avoid common pump-sizing mistakes.
Article Posted: 09/29/2026 12:39:59 PM
Overstocking is a common cause of pond problems. Our Pond Techs explain stocking rules for koi and goldfish, warning signs, and what to do if you have too many fish.
Article Posted: 09/22/2026 01:40:29 PM
Aeration increases dissolved oxygen levels in a pond. Our Pond Techs cover why it matters, the signs of low oxygen, and how to choose a setup.
Article Posted: 09/15/2026 09:03:44 AM
Our Pond Techs cover the four water tests that matter most, safe ranges, how often to test, and what to do when a number is off.
Article Posted: 09/08/2026 04:02:36 PM
Pond netting stops herons and keeps leaves from sinking into sludge. Our Pond Techs cover mesh size, sizing, installation, and when to use it, for any pond anywhere.
Article Posted: 09/01/2026 12:24:59 PM
That black layer on your pond bottom feeds algae and robs oxygen. Here is what causes pond muck, how to remove it, and how to keep it from coming back.
Article Posted: 08/26/2026 09:53:55 AM
How to feed koi by water temperature and behavior: how much, how often, which food, and what every feeding asks of your filter. From Webb's Pond Techs.
Article Posted: 08/12/2026 10:57:24 AM
Green or cloudy pond water? Our Pond Techs walk the four checks that find the cause fast: UV output, filtration, flow, and organic load.
Article Posted: 08/05/2026 09:38:05 AM
Late summer is when small pond issues turn into expensive ones. Here is what to check, why it fails, and how to fix it before you lose fish or a pump.
Article Posted: 07/29/2026 09:02:27 AM