How-To Articles

Will a UV light interfere with bacteria?

Article Posted: 10/13/2017 03:53:58 PM

When dosing, add to an area with good circulation.

Article Posted: 10/13/2017 03:46:05 PM

This is best thing to put down, and it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

Article Posted: 10/04/2017 11:32:24 AM

If the rock doesn't want to sit on its own already, no matter what you put on there, it's always going to be subject to movement.

Article Posted: 10/04/2017 11:23:01 AM

Fertilizing your aquatic plants will ultimately maximize the overall health and beauty of each plant.

Article Posted: 09/18/2017 03:32:09 PM

Keep in mind, algae does have benefits, as it is a growing plant.

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 03:17:34 PM

If you're seeing a bubbling or foaming on the surface of the pond, more often at the base of your waterfall - this generally means there is an excess of proteins or dissolved organics in the water.

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 02:47:51 PM

If debris is left to build, the netting can easily become weighted down, ultimately collapsing into the pond.

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 02:05:37 PM

A check valve, or one-way valve is a valve that allows water to flow in only one direction, preventing flow from reversing.

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 01:30:12 PM

To start, you'll need 3 measurements. Length, width and average depth. These measurements must be made in feet.

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 12:26:44 PM

Koi and goldfish are just fine without food if you;;ll be gone for a few days. But, if you'll be gone for an extended period, 1-2 weeks, you should have someone take care of it.

Article Posted: 09/12/2017 03:53:34 PM

These foods are high carbohydrate percentage foods, lesser amounts of protein and are more easily digested in the colder weather.

Article Posted: 09/06/2017 06:16:24 PM

Performing these 5 easy steps will ensure a healthy pond and an easy spring start-up.

Article Posted: 09/06/2017 05:48:08 PM

As a warning - you will be exposing a lit UV bulb - Do NOT look directly at the light. Use your peripheral vision.

Article Posted: 08/22/2017 10:21:15 AM

Before you start draining, you'll first want to make sure all the necessary supplies are on hand.

Article Posted: 08/08/2017 11:51:12 AM

There's nothing worse than watching your pond turn green or getting thick algae build up on the stones in your waterfall.

Article Posted: 07/19/2017 11:33:06 AM

Now that summer has arrived, there are a few things to be monitor in order to keep your pond from becoming a hot, unhealthy mess.

Article Posted: 07/12/2017 11:16:11 AM

How to clean a mag drive pump

Article Posted: 06/22/2017 02:38:07 PM

Throughout the year, we get a lot of calls with, 'my UV is not working.' So, today we're going to troubleshoot one specific manufacturer, two units, Aquascape.

Article Posted: 06/22/2017 12:59:19 PM

Keeping a healthy clean pond during the summer months can be easy - with just some general light maintenance. Let's jump right in and review these easy steps.

Article Posted: 06/21/2017 01:51:26 PM