Garden pond

A garden pond emphasizes the combination of fish and plants. Suitable fish for this type of pond are, for example, the goldfin, the goldlice, the shubunkin, the sarasa, the goldfish and up to 1 sunfish. Because this useful predatory fish eats mosquito larvae, leeches and worms. Place a sturgeon or koi only in a koi pond, as their behavior will ruin a garden pond. A garden pond must be at least 80 cm deep for the fish to overwinter without problems.

It is advisable to cover all flat areas of the pond with substrate. This ensures a quick and healthy conversion of waste products to plant food by bacteria that can live in the substrate. Make sure there are enough oxygen plants and proper water levels.

A garden pond needs to be purified by means of a filter. With the help of a filter system you obtain crystal clear pond water and a healthy environment for fish and aquatic plants in a short time. It is also important to continuously aerate. An air pump with air stones keeps the pond water moving and provides it with sufficient oxygen. Pond aeration promotes bacterial development and thus a healthy pond environment.

Garden pond construction

Of course you want to enjoy your garden pond to the fullest after construction. Proper preparation is therefore essential for a beautiful result.

Therefore, review the questions below in advance, which will make the work of construction easier.

• What size garden pond do I want?
• Where in the garden do I want to put the pond? Sun, shade, near tree or terrace?
• What fish will I keep in the pond?
• Do I want to use a pond filter?
• What aquatic plants do I want in the pond?
• Will there be a terrace by the garden pond?
• What about lighting in or near the pond?

Garden pond maintenance

When a garden pond is well balanced, it requires little maintenance. Nature does its work. This is not always easy to accomplish. You can then use a filter system in addition to pond plants to keep the water clear. This filter, like all filters, requires maintenance. This means that a filter must be cleaned. By cleaning we mean removing coarse dirt, fish excrement and other debris.
When using a UV lamp, spring is the best time to replace the UV lamp. Often the bulbs still emit light, but the operation of the bulb is mostly gone after a year. By replacing the lamp in the spring, the lamp is at its most powerful during pond season.