Many pond owners enjoy keeping and caring for fish. The range of fish species for the pond is enormous, and often the number of fish relative to the amount of water is much greater than in the wild. This is not a problem with the help of pond filtration and fish care from Velda.
After constructing the pond, you naturally want to quickly release fish. Realize that the natural processes in the pond will then quickly become unbalanced. Fish food and fish excrement pollute the water, but with proper pond filtration this is not a problem. They also need oxygen-rich water and you must protect them from danger.
Filtration is essential for the fish pond
In a flow-through filter, under the pressure of a pump, the water passes through several chambers with filter materials that retain dirt particles and provide biological breakdown of waste products. The UV-C treatment of the water kills floating algae, pathogens and fungi and provides the fish with a healthy living environment. For fish ponds up to 5000 liters, choose the compact Cross-Flow Biofill. The large Giant Biofill XL can be used for fish ponds up to 30,000 liters of water.
Helping fish with pond aeration
Fish breathe through their gills and quickly reduce oxygen levels in the pond. Adding extra oxygen is vital for healthy fish. The Silenta air pump stands next to the pond and the air hose carries oxygen to the air stone hanging in the pond. Oxygen is delivered to the water in the form of bubbles. At the same time, the bubbles remove harmful gases that are in deeper water. This prevents suffocation of the pond fish.
Protecting Fish from Herons
The fish in your pond are easy prey for hungry herons. They are swallowed in one go or mortally wounded by the long beak. Velda offers different methods to protect your fish from fish eaters, based on scaring wire, laser beams or light reflections.
Sufficient and varied feeding
Regular feeding is necessary for lively and healthy pond fish. As the water temperature rises ( > 10°C), their energy requirements increase and they can be fed generously. Alternate with special color pellets or natural food. Never forget another feeding with an automatic Fish Feeder at the pond.
