To get a healthy and clear pond, there are several pond products and pond supplies to use. You can purchase these supplies when building your pond, or you can use them in an existing pond. After all, a garden pond is more than container of water. It is a natural aquatic habitat on a small scale. In the wild, ponds are often much larger, biological processes function well, so the water is naturally clear and healthy. In your own pond, you have to give nature a hand to achieve the biological balance. Only then can you continue to enjoy clear water, healthy plants and happy fish.
A healthy algae-free pond starts with a good pond filter connected to a pond pump. The filter material in the filter bowl removes dirt particles and waste products from the pond water. Furthermore, an air pump performs a number of useful functions. Aeration supplies the water with oxygen, removes harmful gases and prevents the pond from freezing. If you want to keep the water surface clean, use a skimmer. At the bottom of your pond, apply substrate. Such a layer of pond substrate forms the basis for a stable pond environment.
With these tools, you have the pond set up so you don’t have to worry about it. However, as a pond hobbyist, you do want to know the results of your work. Testing the water quality a few times a year provides insight into the biological functioning of your pond. With pond problems such as algae growth or fish mortality, you can make adjustments by adjusting the water hardness and acidity. As a beginning pond owner it is fun and educational to follow the development of your pond by regularly measuring the water values with a test set.
Protection of your fish and other living things in your pond should not be forgotten. Cats and especially herons like to fish the pond empty if they get the chance. But how do you protect your pond fish from this and keep the culprits away from your pond? There are several animal-friendly solutions for this.
Other pond items you cannot do without as a pond owner are a good scoop net and telescopic pond scissors for pruning aquatic plants. A pond cover net proves its service when the trees drop their leaves, but also keeps thieving herons at bay.
