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My oxygen plants are growing poorly, what should I do?

This can have a number of causes. The oxygen plants are not getting enough sunlight, they are too deep in the water or the hardness of the water is not good enough. Make sure you have oxygen plants at the right depth and that they get at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. In […]

My water lilies are growing poorly, what should I do?

This can have several causes you should look into. The water lily is too deep, too close to a pump or waterfall, in too small a basket or it is in the wrong soil. If it is too deep or too close to a pump or waterfall, move the water lily. If the water lily […]

My fish are gasping for air, what should I do?

Gasping for air may indicate a lack of oxygen. A quick solution to oxygen problems is to change the water and purchase a strong air pump, which is especially good at moving the lower water layers. We have a wide range of (air) pumps in our assortment that provide more oxygen. In addition, provide a […]

What is a good number of fish for my pond?

The rule of thumb for the number of pond fish is: 50 cm of fish length per 1000 liters of water. That’s 10 to 12 fish in a 5,000-liter pond. This number keeps the strain on the pond environment down, because with too many fish in the pond, the water becomes polluted and runs out […]

Why has my pond pump’s water output decreased?

Reduced water output from the pond pump can be due to: Dirt buildup at the housing. Clean the pump parts and place the pump not directly in the bottom mud, but on an elevation (of stones). Obstruction of outflow. Use as large a hose diameter as possible, cut off the unused portion of the hose […]

What is a good number of plants for my pond?

The guideline per 1000 liters of water is: 5 bushes or 3 pots of oxygen plants + 6 marsh/bank plants. For example, for a 5,000-liter pond, count 10 bushes + 9 pots of oxygen plants and 6 groups of 5 marsh/bank plants. Supplement the plant stock with 1 or 2 water lilies, matched to the […]

How do I place aquatic plants in my pond?

After purchase, immediately transfer the pond plants into planting baskets about 30% larger than the growing pots. For coarse-mesh planting baskets, use an insert. Replenish the baskets with a special nutrient soil tailored to the plant needs and cover the soil with a layer of pond gravel. Slowly lower the baskets into the pond and […]

How much pond liner do I need for my pond?

The easiest method is to make a drawing of the pond, then use a tape measure to measure the pond. You can then use the following rule of thumb: Length = pond length + 2 x depth of pond + 2 x 70 cm Width = pond width + 2 x depth of pond + […]

Can I leave my pond filter in operation during the winter?

Yes, as long as it does not freeze, the filter can continue to work as usual. In case of frost (down to -10 C), you can install a heating element in the filter to keep your filtration system running. The warm water keeps the pond locally ice-free, stimulates micro-life and prevents a backwash in early […]