How-To Articles

In this article we cover all of the basic steps you’ll need to take to build your very own backyard pond.

Article Posted: 02/01/2022 05:00:00 PM

EasyPro is pleased to offer these high quality, low cost pressure filters! Ideal for preformed ponds and other small water features needing effective filtration with minimal investment.

Article Posted: 01/09/2020 07:51:03 PM

When replacing the UV bulb or quartz sleeve on your Laguna Pressure-Flo Filter - this is the video for you!

Article Posted: 06/20/2019 09:30:33 PM

Who dun it? This tech tip will help identify those problem predators surrounding your pond, we even have a special guest!

Article Posted: 05/30/2019 08:06:28 PM

Looking for a Pond but don't have the space, check out the Patio Pond!

Article Posted: 04/11/2019 08:23:06 PM

Knock out pond sludge with our very own specialized sludge remover treatment. Packaged in easy, ready to use water soluble packets that quickly dissolve in the water. Treatment is super easy - simply toss and go.

Article Posted: 04/04/2019 07:08:45 PM

Filtration is a key element to mostly every clear and healthy pond. When choosing a filter, it's best to decide based on pond size and fish load. Ponds with heavy fish loads will obviously have more debris, so with those ponds you will want to consider oversizing filtration. Remember, you can never have too much.

Article Posted: 01/22/2019 06:11:02 PM

The sounds of a cascading waterfall and birds singing. Not a cloud in the sky. The sun is shining and you're resting by the pond feeding your koi. What could be better than this? How about actually hand feeding them! Follow the few easy steps below and your koi will be eating from the palm of your hand in no time.

Article Posted: 01/15/2019 06:25:02 PM

When dosing, add to an area with good circulation.

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

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

Article Posted: 09/18/2017 10:32:09 PM

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

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 10:17:34 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 09:47:51 PM

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

Article Posted: 09/15/2017 09:05:37 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 08:30:12 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 07:26:44 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 10:53:34 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 05:21:15 PM

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

Article Posted: 08/08/2017 06:51:12 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 07:59:19 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 08:51:26 PM