"Special Edition: There is still Time for...Gift Certificates"
Still missing a Gift for that someone Special who likes Gardening?
Electronically transmitted Gift Certificates are available until 10 a.m. central time on CHRISTMAS EVE!
We issue the Gift Certificate and email it to you, you print it and present it in time for Christmas to that special person on your list!
Get your Gift Certificate here.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Special Edition: Give the Extra-Ordinary Gift
"Special Edition: Give the Extra-Ordinary Gift --- Items for the Garden Pond"
We have filled our " B a r g a i n s " Page to the brim for those of you still looking for that E x t r a S p e c i a l and unusual C h r i s t m a s G i f t:
1) Pond Fountain/Filter Kits - Just plug it in and watch the display
2) Electric Pond Vacs - make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
3) Mag Drive Pond Pumps - long lasting and energy efficient
4) Beautiful,plumbed Statuary Spitters - beautify your Pond
5) Water Treatments Kits - keep the water healthy and clear
6) Splash Dance - dancing Fountains, the ultimate in Pond Decor
7) Pond Size Fogger - brings Romantic Atmoshpere to the Garden Pond and more.....
....not so sure what to choose? How about a Gift Certificate???
Vist our "Pond Supply Bargains" Page!
We have filled our " B a r g a i n s " Page to the brim for those of you still looking for that E x t r a S p e c i a l and unusual C h r i s t m a s G i f t:
1) Pond Fountain/Filter Kits - Just plug it in and watch the display
2) Electric Pond Vacs - make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
3) Mag Drive Pond Pumps - long lasting and energy efficient
4) Beautiful,plumbed Statuary Spitters - beautify your Pond
5) Water Treatments Kits - keep the water healthy and clear
6) Splash Dance - dancing Fountains, the ultimate in Pond Decor
7) Pond Size Fogger - brings Romantic Atmoshpere to the Garden Pond and more.....
....not so sure what to choose? How about a Gift Certificate???
Vist our "Pond Supply Bargains" Page!
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Christmas Pond Market Gift Certificates
The Holidays are here!
Do you have a pond? Do you know someone who has a pond or is going to build a beautiful, relaxing pond? Well, here's a great gift idea for the holidays.
There are two ways to send a friend a gift.
I. You can get it from our online store. There are Japanese Deer Scarer - Shishi Odoshi, Floating Lily Lights, Laguna Angel Boy Fountains, Laguna Golf Caddy Fountains and more. Visit our gift store.
II. If you're not to sure what they have already and would like for them to give them a Gift Certificate so they can pick out their own gift...
get your family or friends a Gift Certificate here.
Have a great Holiday.... From PondMarket.com
Do you have a pond? Do you know someone who has a pond or is going to build a beautiful, relaxing pond? Well, here's a great gift idea for the holidays.
There are two ways to send a friend a gift.
I. You can get it from our online store. There are Japanese Deer Scarer - Shishi Odoshi, Floating Lily Lights, Laguna Angel Boy Fountains, Laguna Golf Caddy Fountains and more. Visit our gift store.
II. If you're not to sure what they have already and would like for them to give them a Gift Certificate so they can pick out their own gift...
get your family or friends a Gift Certificate here.
Have a great Holiday.... From PondMarket.com
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Pond Gifts and Gift Certificates
Do you have a pond? Do you know someone who has a pond or is going to build a beautiful, relaxing pond? Well, here's a great gift idea for the holidays.
There are two ways to send a friend a gift.
I. You can get it from our online store. There are Japanese Deer Scarer - Shishi Odoshi, Floating Lily Lights, Laguna Angel Boy Fountains, Laguna Golf Caddy Fountains and more. Visit our gift store.
II. If you're not to sure what they have already and would like for them to give them a Gift Certificate so they can pick out their own gift...
get your family or friends a Gift Certificate here.
Have a great Holiday.... From PondMarket.com
There are two ways to send a friend a gift.
I. You can get it from our online store. There are Japanese Deer Scarer - Shishi Odoshi, Floating Lily Lights, Laguna Angel Boy Fountains, Laguna Golf Caddy Fountains and more. Visit our gift store.
II. If you're not to sure what they have already and would like for them to give them a Gift Certificate so they can pick out their own gift...
get your family or friends a Gift Certificate here.
Have a great Holiday.... From PondMarket.com
Monday, November 20, 2006
BABY FISH IN WINTER
BABY FISH IN WINTER
We are asked many times: "Will my baby fish survive the winter?"
There is no definite answer, but steps can be taken to give the little critters are better chance:
Cover: They need a place to hide, from predators as well as bigger fish. Put some white PVC pipe on its side or new (or at least very clean and uncontaminated) clay pots on their side. Put a net over the pond.
Air: They need oxygen. Do net let the pond freeze shut for any length of time (DO NOT open the ice by banging on it, the sound waves can injure or kill fish). Use a de-icer or small pump to keep a hole in the ice.
Cold: The pond should be deep enough so that they can go into the lower levels where the water temperature is relatively stable.
Pond Winterization
We are asked many times: "Will my baby fish survive the winter?"
There is no definite answer, but steps can be taken to give the little critters are better chance:
Cover: They need a place to hide, from predators as well as bigger fish. Put some white PVC pipe on its side or new (or at least very clean and uncontaminated) clay pots on their side. Put a net over the pond.
Air: They need oxygen. Do net let the pond freeze shut for any length of time (DO NOT open the ice by banging on it, the sound waves can injure or kill fish). Use a de-icer or small pump to keep a hole in the ice.
Cold: The pond should be deep enough so that they can go into the lower levels where the water temperature is relatively stable.
Pond Winterization
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Winter Fish Loss from Predators
Winter Fish Loss from Predators
We are already getting many emails from pond owners who's precious pets have disappeared! Sometimes there are signs of a visitor: Rocks are moved, plants flattened and the area around the pond is generally a mess. These clues usually point to a racoon. Often, however, there are no signs at all and yet...the fish are gone! In those cases the suspects are usually birds: Hawk, Owl, Heron or other predatory flying guests.
What can be done to prevent these visitors from making a meal or your fish?
The best protection is a pond net: Pond Net - It will replace some of the cover the fish lost when the plants died down and protect them from all but the most vicious predators. It has the added benefit of keeping leafs and debris out making spring start up easier.
If protection is needed during the "ponding" season or at other times when we do not necessarily want to look at a net over our pond, then the "scare crow" may be a better option: Scare Crow
We are already getting many emails from pond owners who's precious pets have disappeared! Sometimes there are signs of a visitor: Rocks are moved, plants flattened and the area around the pond is generally a mess. These clues usually point to a racoon. Often, however, there are no signs at all and yet...the fish are gone! In those cases the suspects are usually birds: Hawk, Owl, Heron or other predatory flying guests.
What can be done to prevent these visitors from making a meal or your fish?
The best protection is a pond net: Pond Net - It will replace some of the cover the fish lost when the plants died down and protect them from all but the most vicious predators. It has the added benefit of keeping leafs and debris out making spring start up easier.
If protection is needed during the "ponding" season or at other times when we do not necessarily want to look at a net over our pond, then the "scare crow" may be a better option: Scare Crow
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Is your Pond ready for Winter?
Is your Pond ready for Winter?
Cold weather is upon many of us! Brrrrr! If your pond is not ready for winter, now is the time! Our e-book "Winterizing the Garden Pond" gives many helpful hints and tips. We give it away at http://www.pondmarket.com Just use any of the e-book links.
In addition to the many tips in the e-book we use MicrobeLift Fall/Winter Prep to help rid the pond of decomposing organic stuff and to help increase oxygen levels. It helps the fish in our ponds survive. It can be found in the "Seasonal Items" department in our online store.
We also leave pumps running in ponds that are home to Koi to insure adequate oxygen levels. Large Koi in particular need a lot of oxygen and are very sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Leaving the pump running assures that the water is circulated properly. We do, however, move it up from the bottom of the pond.
Winterize your Pond today!
Cold weather is upon many of us! Brrrrr! If your pond is not ready for winter, now is the time! Our e-book "Winterizing the Garden Pond" gives many helpful hints and tips. We give it away at http://www.pondmarket.com Just use any of the e-book links.
In addition to the many tips in the e-book we use MicrobeLift Fall/Winter Prep to help rid the pond of decomposing organic stuff and to help increase oxygen levels. It helps the fish in our ponds survive. It can be found in the "Seasonal Items" department in our online store.
We also leave pumps running in ponds that are home to Koi to insure adequate oxygen levels. Large Koi in particular need a lot of oxygen and are very sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Leaving the pump running assures that the water is circulated properly. We do, however, move it up from the bottom of the pond.
Winterize your Pond today!
Friday, November 03, 2006
PUMPS IN OR OUT IN WINTER ?
PUMPS IN OR OUT IN WINTER ?
112 - at last count! That is how many emails I received asking whether the pump should come out of the pond or can be left in for the winter :)
The official answer is: If you live in a cold climate the pump should come out and be cleaned thouroughly and then be stored for the winter in a frost free place. -- Old type "oil filled" pumps should be stored in distilled or very soft water to prevent the seals drying out and cracking.
The not so official answer is: I have been known to leave a pump in the pond IF it is deep enough in the water that the pump will not, under any circumstances, freeze. There are dangers to this: The electrical cord could be damaged by ice and must be checked very carefully before turning the pump back on in the spring. In any case, the pump should be cleaned and inspected in the spring. This is NOT the recommended course of action! Of course, manufacturers will not warranty any damage resulting from freezing of pumps!
So, generally, it is best to remove the pump and store it properly! EVERYTHING needed to winterize your pond can be found right here: Winterizing Your Pond.
112 - at last count! That is how many emails I received asking whether the pump should come out of the pond or can be left in for the winter :)
The official answer is: If you live in a cold climate the pump should come out and be cleaned thouroughly and then be stored for the winter in a frost free place. -- Old type "oil filled" pumps should be stored in distilled or very soft water to prevent the seals drying out and cracking.
The not so official answer is: I have been known to leave a pump in the pond IF it is deep enough in the water that the pump will not, under any circumstances, freeze. There are dangers to this: The electrical cord could be damaged by ice and must be checked very carefully before turning the pump back on in the spring. In any case, the pump should be cleaned and inspected in the spring. This is NOT the recommended course of action! Of course, manufacturers will not warranty any damage resulting from freezing of pumps!
So, generally, it is best to remove the pump and store it properly! EVERYTHING needed to winterize your pond can be found right here: Winterizing Your Pond.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Winterization Do's and Don'ts
Winterization Do's and Don'ts
It is already that time of year, where did the summer go? Now it is time to get the pond ready for winter and to do a few simple fish to help make sure your fish survive until spring:
Hopefully you will already have moved your tropical plants inside, so they do not freeze! Examples (but not a complete list of plants that must be moved inside in colder climates: Water Canna, Taro, Umbrella Palm, Papyrus and tropical Water Lilies.... Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce should be fished out and discarded. If allowed to die in the pond they will sink and make a terrible mess to clean up in the spring (they will also foul the water and take up valuable oxygen while decomposing.
Stop feeding the fish when the water temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, they will no longer be able to digest food. Koi in particular should be fed a cool weather food once water temps go below 65 degrees to make sure they can digest it properly.
Put netting over the pond if there are a lot of trees around, to prevent them from ending up in your pond! Netting also helps to protect your fish from predators once the plants die down and no longer provide cover.
Ensure that your fish have adequate oxygen during the winter by either letting a pump run or putting a de-icer in the pond. T I P: Pumps tend to clog and it is very unpleasant to have to clean them when the water is cold. Using a de-icer instead eliminates that chore - crowded ponds may need an air pump in addition to a de-icer to provide adequate oxygen.
The PondMarket provides a completely free ebook that is short and to the point and takes you through winterization step by step (taking a few moments for winterization makes spring start-up much, much easier). Just go to http://www.pondmarket.com and click on any of the "free ebooks" links and download your copy.
The PondMarket also provides not only all winterization products but many kits that we have put together which will make winterization much simpler: Winterization Kits
It is already that time of year, where did the summer go? Now it is time to get the pond ready for winter and to do a few simple fish to help make sure your fish survive until spring:
Hopefully you will already have moved your tropical plants inside, so they do not freeze! Examples (but not a complete list of plants that must be moved inside in colder climates: Water Canna, Taro, Umbrella Palm, Papyrus and tropical Water Lilies.... Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce should be fished out and discarded. If allowed to die in the pond they will sink and make a terrible mess to clean up in the spring (they will also foul the water and take up valuable oxygen while decomposing.
Stop feeding the fish when the water temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, they will no longer be able to digest food. Koi in particular should be fed a cool weather food once water temps go below 65 degrees to make sure they can digest it properly.
Put netting over the pond if there are a lot of trees around, to prevent them from ending up in your pond! Netting also helps to protect your fish from predators once the plants die down and no longer provide cover.
Ensure that your fish have adequate oxygen during the winter by either letting a pump run or putting a de-icer in the pond. T I P: Pumps tend to clog and it is very unpleasant to have to clean them when the water is cold. Using a de-icer instead eliminates that chore - crowded ponds may need an air pump in addition to a de-icer to provide adequate oxygen.
The PondMarket provides a completely free ebook that is short and to the point and takes you through winterization step by step (taking a few moments for winterization makes spring start-up much, much easier). Just go to http://www.pondmarket.com and click on any of the "free ebooks" links and download your copy.
The PondMarket also provides not only all winterization products but many kits that we have put together which will make winterization much simpler: Winterization Kits
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Fun (Pond) Fact
Fun (Pond) Fact (TM)
One of the major areas of cooling for fish are the gills. Pond Fish will breathe more slowly during the winter to help preserve body heat!
One of the major areas of cooling for fish are the gills. Pond Fish will breathe more slowly during the winter to help preserve body heat!
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Fall Tips for Winterizing the Pond
Fall Tips for Winterizing the Pond
Time to make some preparation for winterizing the Pond, even if most of the country is not yet quite ready for complete winterization.
September is a good month to do a few preparatory things that will help make winterizaton easier later and will aid in cleaning the pond to give fish a better chance at winter survival and even make spring start-up easier.
The things to do now include:
* put netting over the pond to prevent leaves from falling in
* add special Autumn formulation (works in colder water) of beneficial bacteria to break down pieces of leaves and twigs that do manage to get in the pond. This will also help to eliminate organic waster in the water from this summers plants.
* Switch to cool weather fish food to ensure food gets properly digested and does not foul the water or hurt your fish.
* Add a pond thermometer to monitor water temperature.
Many more tips and detailed instructions for winterization can be found in our free e-book "Garden Pond Winterization"
Just go to PondMarket.com and click on any of the "Free eBooks" links to this ebooks and many others.
Time to make some preparation for winterizing the Pond, even if most of the country is not yet quite ready for complete winterization.
September is a good month to do a few preparatory things that will help make winterizaton easier later and will aid in cleaning the pond to give fish a better chance at winter survival and even make spring start-up easier.
The things to do now include:
* put netting over the pond to prevent leaves from falling in
* add special Autumn formulation (works in colder water) of beneficial bacteria to break down pieces of leaves and twigs that do manage to get in the pond. This will also help to eliminate organic waster in the water from this summers plants.
* Switch to cool weather fish food to ensure food gets properly digested and does not foul the water or hurt your fish.
* Add a pond thermometer to monitor water temperature.
Many more tips and detailed instructions for winterization can be found in our free e-book "Garden Pond Winterization"
Just go to PondMarket.com and click on any of the "Free eBooks" links to this ebooks and many others.
Friday, October 20, 2006
Pond De-Icer or Pond Air Pump? Which should be used?
Pond De-Icer or Pond Air Pump? Which should be used?
Winter Survival for the fish in the pond depends in large part on the availability of oxygen.
A Pond De-Icer will keep a hole open in the ice which may form on top of the pond and let harmful gases like carbon monoxide escape and oxygen enter. A De-Icer (or two for large ponds) is usually enough keep Goldfish alive and well.
Pond Air Pumps infuse large amounts of additional oxygen and should be used in ponds with larger Koi and Golden Orfe, because the need for oxygen is much greater for these pets.
In some very cold areas where long periods of ice and snow are expected both should be used if large Koi or Golden Orfe are present in the pond: Pond Winterization
Winter Survival for the fish in the pond depends in large part on the availability of oxygen.
A Pond De-Icer will keep a hole open in the ice which may form on top of the pond and let harmful gases like carbon monoxide escape and oxygen enter. A De-Icer (or two for large ponds) is usually enough keep Goldfish alive and well.
Pond Air Pumps infuse large amounts of additional oxygen and should be used in ponds with larger Koi and Golden Orfe, because the need for oxygen is much greater for these pets.
In some very cold areas where long periods of ice and snow are expected both should be used if large Koi or Golden Orfe are present in the pond: Pond Winterization
Thursday, October 12, 2006
When the Leaves fall....
When the Leaves fall, it is time to cover the Pond with netting! Leaves that blow into the pond will sink to the bottom and create all kinds of problems:
~ they will decompose using up valuable oxygen in the process
~ they will increase the amount of "muck" in the pond bottom
~ spring start-up will be harder because the bottom will have to be cleaned out!
Prevent all these problems
easily by covering the pond with pond netting. Adding cool weather bacteria will help eliminate any small particles that fall through and will also clean up anything already decomposing from summer time plants.The PondMarket carries a wide variety of winterization items, both individually and in kit form: Click Here for Pond Winterization
Friday, July 14, 2006
In this issue:
Get rid of Frogs?
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
While they last: Fountain Pump Kits on Sale!
Fun (Pond) Fact
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Tired of measuring stinky, sticky
Beneficial Bacteria to pour into the Pond?
Try our "Fizzy Kicks"!
Dry, easy to use blocks to just drop into the Pond!
The stuff is great, it is flying off our shelves!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Get rid of Frogs?
This time of year we have lots and lots of inquiries about methods
to get rid of frogs....the noise they make at night can be a bit
disconcerting!
BUT...Frogs are incredibly beneficial: They consume an inordinate
amount of insects!
Frogs and Toads are suffering from massive shrinking of their habitats
and if you are lucky enough to be able to provide some then THIS IS
A VERY GOOD THING!
Remember: Out of 10,000 frog or toad eggs, only one makes it to
adulthood (on average) to the point of reproducing.
It is preferable to leave the frogs alone, but there are some things
that can be done to reduce their numbers:
1) Get rid of food sources. Frog eat insects and insects are
attracted by light. Turn of all outdoor lights and use dark curtains
in front of windows that let light shine outside.
2) get a cat
3) remove all possible hiding places close to the ground (wood piles,
low growing plants, empty flower pots, etc.
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
Warm summer temperatures can turn your pond colors you do not want to
see! We would like to see our fish, not water that matches the color
of our lawn!
The PondMarket has put Vorton UVs (Ultra Violet Clarifiers) on sale
to help with that!
Want Clear Water? Install a Vorton
(make sure to size it correctly) and see your fish at all times
On Sale Right Now for a limited time!
Fountain Kits by Laguna Blow-Out
Fountain Pumps in clog-resistant housings...3 year Warranty on motor,
two or three different Fountain Heads included...very energy efficient
magnetic drive....WHILE THEY LAST
INVENTORY CLEARANCE:
Click Here: Fountain Kits
Remember the BLOG!
Missed the last newsletter? It is always posted in the Blog once the new
newsletter goes out, so you can always catch up here!
Fun (Pond) Fact
In keeping with the Frog Theme: Breeding seasons for most native frogs
runs from about March through May, some breed in June.
Since it is already June, the noise should start to diminish soon!
Get rid of Frogs?
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
While they last: Fountain Pump Kits on Sale!
Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tired of measuring stinky, sticky
Beneficial Bacteria to pour into the Pond?
Try our "Fizzy Kicks"!
Dry, easy to use blocks to just drop into the Pond!
The stuff is great, it is flying off our shelves!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Get rid of Frogs?
This time of year we have lots and lots of inquiries about methods
to get rid of frogs....the noise they make at night can be a bit
disconcerting!
BUT...Frogs are incredibly beneficial: They consume an inordinate
amount of insects!
Frogs and Toads are suffering from massive shrinking of their habitats
and if you are lucky enough to be able to provide some then THIS IS
A VERY GOOD THING!
Remember: Out of 10,000 frog or toad eggs, only one makes it to
adulthood (on average) to the point of reproducing.
It is preferable to leave the frogs alone, but there are some things
that can be done to reduce their numbers:
1) Get rid of food sources. Frog eat insects and insects are
attracted by light. Turn of all outdoor lights and use dark curtains
in front of windows that let light shine outside.
2) get a cat
3) remove all possible hiding places close to the ground (wood piles,
low growing plants, empty flower pots, etc.
Specials for Nasty Pond Water
Warm summer temperatures can turn your pond colors you do not want to
see! We would like to see our fish, not water that matches the color
of our lawn!
The PondMarket has put Vorton UVs (Ultra Violet Clarifiers) on sale
to help with that!
Want Clear Water? Install a Vorton
(make sure to size it correctly) and see your fish at all times
On Sale Right Now for a limited time!
Fountain Kits by Laguna Blow-Out
Fountain Pumps in clog-resistant housings...3 year Warranty on motor,
two or three different Fountain Heads included...very energy efficient
magnetic drive....WHILE THEY LAST
INVENTORY CLEARANCE:
Click Here: Fountain Kits
Remember the BLOG!
Missed the last newsletter? It is always posted in the Blog once the new
newsletter goes out, so you can always catch up here!
Fun (Pond) Fact
In keeping with the Frog Theme: Breeding seasons for most native frogs
runs from about March through May, some breed in June.
Since it is already June, the noise should start to diminish soon!
Friday, June 09, 2006
In This Issue:
Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Dance by the Pond
Pond Fish Food explained
Fun (Pond) Fact(TM)
**AOL members: to assure you receive this newsletter we cannot
make all the links live. Please copy and paste the ones that
are not live into our browser**
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tetra Pond's Terrific Offer
brought to you ONLY by The PondMarket
:: Buy the backflushable Pressure Filter with UV
and the clog resistant, energy efficient OFX Pump
and Tetra Pond will GIVE YOU 50 ft. of tubing and
the clamps to put it all together:
http://snipurl.com/TetraFilterKit
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
>>> Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
We put a pre-print version (not quite done editing) of this
years Paper Pond Supplies Catalog in our download pages for
your convenience to download. The catalog can be printed on
your own printer and is compatible with the MAC. It is in
.pdf format.
Find it here:
Tetra Pond Filtration Offer
(free .pdf readers are available on the internet)
>>> Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Cal Torpedo Pressurized Filters and Atlantic Waterfall Filters.
Whether upgrading an existing Pond or building a new one, here
are a couple of terrific deals:
Pond Filtration Sale
>>> Dance by the Pond
Spring always puts us in a good mood...so we could not
help ourselves! Check it out:
http://snipurl.com/PondDance
Great to pass on to family and friends for a cheerful
start to the weekend!
>>> Pond Fish Food explained
We get lots of requests to recommend a good Pond Fish Food.
There are several points to consider when choosing a food:
1) What type of Pond Fish are in the Pond? Goldfish? Koi?
Orfe? A mixture of all of these?
2) What is important to you? Fast growth? Spectacular color?
3) The Health of the Pond Fish should always be a top concern
4) The impact of the food (and of the fish waste it produces) on
the pond
There are many good Pond Fish Foods on the market, but care
should be taken to feed a quality food without too many fillers.
Fillers produce a larger amount of fish waste (because they cannot
be digested) which in turn makes compost in the pond and feeds
algae growth.
The money saved by choosing cheaper fish food is then just as
easily spent by having to buy more algae control products.
Digestability is a very important factor. All the larger, brand name
Pond Fish Food manufacturers spend large sums on money to make sure
their food contains a balanced nutrition for the pets while taking
the health of the pond into consideration.
Foods are available to enhance growth, color as well as the
immune system of the fish, and The PondMarket carries a large
selection to make sure all Pond Pets can be fed a healthy diet
at reasonable prices:
Pond Fish Food Selection
>>> Fun (Pond) Fact
Fish spawning are quite violent with the males pushing the females
against rocks and other objects to release the eggs. Injuries to the
females are quite common. Koi spawning in particular can make the
Pond look like a Vulcano has been unleashed in it.But never fear,
as soon as spawning is over the fish get along again with each other
just fine!
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it on to family and friends who
may also be interested in Pond Stuff.
Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Dance by the Pond
Pond Fish Food explained
Fun (Pond) Fact(TM)
**AOL members: to assure you receive this newsletter we cannot
make all the links live. Please copy and paste the ones that
are not live into our browser**
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tetra Pond's Terrific Offer
brought to you ONLY by The PondMarket
:: Buy the backflushable Pressure Filter with UV
and the clog resistant, energy efficient OFX Pump
and Tetra Pond will GIVE YOU 50 ft. of tubing and
the clamps to put it all together:
http://snipurl.com/TetraFilterKit
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
>>> Download our Pond Supplies Catalog
We put a pre-print version (not quite done editing) of this
years Paper Pond Supplies Catalog in our download pages for
your convenience to download. The catalog can be printed on
your own printer and is compatible with the MAC. It is in
.pdf format.
Find it here:
Tetra Pond Filtration Offer
(free .pdf readers are available on the internet)
>>> Terrific Sales on Pond Filtration
Cal Torpedo Pressurized Filters and Atlantic Waterfall Filters.
Whether upgrading an existing Pond or building a new one, here
are a couple of terrific deals:
Pond Filtration Sale
>>> Dance by the Pond
Spring always puts us in a good mood...so we could not
help ourselves! Check it out:
http://snipurl.com/PondDance
Great to pass on to family and friends for a cheerful
start to the weekend!
>>> Pond Fish Food explained
We get lots of requests to recommend a good Pond Fish Food.
There are several points to consider when choosing a food:
1) What type of Pond Fish are in the Pond? Goldfish? Koi?
Orfe? A mixture of all of these?
2) What is important to you? Fast growth? Spectacular color?
3) The Health of the Pond Fish should always be a top concern
4) The impact of the food (and of the fish waste it produces) on
the pond
There are many good Pond Fish Foods on the market, but care
should be taken to feed a quality food without too many fillers.
Fillers produce a larger amount of fish waste (because they cannot
be digested) which in turn makes compost in the pond and feeds
algae growth.
The money saved by choosing cheaper fish food is then just as
easily spent by having to buy more algae control products.
Digestability is a very important factor. All the larger, brand name
Pond Fish Food manufacturers spend large sums on money to make sure
their food contains a balanced nutrition for the pets while taking
the health of the pond into consideration.
Foods are available to enhance growth, color as well as the
immune system of the fish, and The PondMarket carries a large
selection to make sure all Pond Pets can be fed a healthy diet
at reasonable prices:
Pond Fish Food Selection
>>> Fun (Pond) Fact
Fish spawning are quite violent with the males pushing the females
against rocks and other objects to release the eggs. Injuries to the
females are quite common. Koi spawning in particular can make the
Pond look like a Vulcano has been unleashed in it.But never fear,
as soon as spawning is over the fish get along again with each other
just fine!
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it on to family and friends who
may also be interested in Pond Stuff.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Advance Catalog and Koi care in Garden Ponds
In This Issue:
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Check out the new Microbe-Lift "Legacy" Food!
A new way to feed your Fish
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
An Advance copy of our Paper Catalog......
is ready to download! Print it on your own printer and see what is new for this year! (it may have some minor flaws in it, yet, because it is not quite ready for print, it is at the bottom of the free ebook page) Advance Catalog Copy
How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
All of us are waiting for the signs of spring and the pond is no exception!
There are some pre-cautions to take with your pond pets, though:
1) Clean and start your filter before resuming feeding of the fish!
2) Add beneficial bacteria to the filter and the pond to jump start the "waste disposal machine" (Microbe-Lift has a new GEL that clingsto the filter pads and makes inoculating the filter with bacteriamuch easier).
3) Start feeding VERY SLOWLY! Koi and Goldfish do not have stomachs, alltheir digestion is done in the intestine. Since they are cold water fish(they do not have warm blood like humans) their digestive tract is rathersluggish and needs food that is very easily digested and adds vitamins andimmune system stimulants to help them recover from the stress of winter andprepare them for the upcoming spawning season!
4) Feeding time is a good time to inspect each fish to make sure they did not pick up parasites or other ailments during the winter - take the timeto look closely! Everything needed to help the Pond Fish start the new Spring Season canbe found in our "Seasonal" Department for Spring:
Spring Start-Up for Ponds
Is Your Pond a Good Home for Koi?
Pond Owners love adding fish to their Pond and the colorful and playful
Koi is certainly a favorite!
They are not suited for every Pond, though...
There mature size of 2 1/2 - 3 feet dictates that they have some space and
filtration requirements that surpass those of Goldfish!
Koi need at least 750 gallons per fish and a minimum Pond size of 1000 gallons.
The Pond must have a good filtration system (bigger fish=bigger poop) otherwise
the water quality and fish health will suffer.
Koi live a long time (25 years on average in a garden pond if well cared for)
and need the commitment of their owners like any other pet to keep them healthy!
Koi will reward you with exceptional tameness -- they will easily learn to eat
out of your hand and will greet you when stepping up to the pond.
Their spectacular colors and patterns are certainly nothing short of wonderful!
Fun (Pond) Fact
Koi eggs are very, very sticky and will adhere to anything in the pond,
including pond walls, plants, filters, pumps, etc....
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it along
to family and friends who mayalso enjoy it,
so they can sign up for their own copy at www.pondmarket.com
- Download an Advance Copy of our Paper Catalog
- How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
- Is your Pond a good Home for Koi?
- Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Check out the new Microbe-Lift "Legacy" Food!
A new way to feed your Fish
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
An Advance copy of our Paper Catalog......
is ready to download! Print it on your own printer and see what is new for this year! (it may have some minor flaws in it, yet, because it is not quite ready for print, it is at the bottom of the free ebook page) Advance Catalog Copy
How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
All of us are waiting for the signs of spring and the pond is no exception!
There are some pre-cautions to take with your pond pets, though:
1) Clean and start your filter before resuming feeding of the fish!
2) Add beneficial bacteria to the filter and the pond to jump start the "waste disposal machine" (Microbe-Lift has a new GEL that clingsto the filter pads and makes inoculating the filter with bacteriamuch easier).
3) Start feeding VERY SLOWLY! Koi and Goldfish do not have stomachs, alltheir digestion is done in the intestine. Since they are cold water fish(they do not have warm blood like humans) their digestive tract is rathersluggish and needs food that is very easily digested and adds vitamins andimmune system stimulants to help them recover from the stress of winter andprepare them for the upcoming spawning season!
4) Feeding time is a good time to inspect each fish to make sure they did not pick up parasites or other ailments during the winter - take the timeto look closely! Everything needed to help the Pond Fish start the new Spring Season canbe found in our "Seasonal" Department for Spring:
Spring Start-Up for Ponds
Is Your Pond a Good Home for Koi?
Pond Owners love adding fish to their Pond and the colorful and playful
Koi is certainly a favorite!
They are not suited for every Pond, though...
There mature size of 2 1/2 - 3 feet dictates that they have some space and
filtration requirements that surpass those of Goldfish!
Koi need at least 750 gallons per fish and a minimum Pond size of 1000 gallons.
The Pond must have a good filtration system (bigger fish=bigger poop) otherwise
the water quality and fish health will suffer.
Koi live a long time (25 years on average in a garden pond if well cared for)
and need the commitment of their owners like any other pet to keep them healthy!
Koi will reward you with exceptional tameness -- they will easily learn to eat
out of your hand and will greet you when stepping up to the pond.
Their spectacular colors and patterns are certainly nothing short of wonderful!
Fun (Pond) Fact
Koi eggs are very, very sticky and will adhere to anything in the pond,
including pond walls, plants, filters, pumps, etc....
Enjoyed this newsletter? Please pass it along
to family and friends who mayalso enjoy it,
so they can sign up for their own copy at www.pondmarket.com
Friday, February 24, 2006
PondMarket (R) 2006 Pond Survey Results
Do you....
already have a pond? 96%
plan on building a pond this year? 2%
thinking about building a pond at some point in the future? 2%
What aspects of ponds are most important
Waterfall 15%
Fountain 5%
Fish 19%
Plants 18%
Sound of moving/falling water 18%
Serenity and beauty of the waterfeature 15%
Wildlife habitat the pond provides 10%
Other 0%
None of the above 0%
What are your plans for the pond this year (check all that apply)
Make it bigger 5%
Add better filtration 12%
Replace pump with bigger or better 8%
Add some fish 12%
Add plants 26%
Add Ultra Violet Clarification 3%
Start a new pond from scratch in addition to the one I have 7%
Other changes not listed here 12%
No changes planned this year 12%
I do not have a pond yet 1%
Ultra Violet Clarification:
Already own it 34%
Plan on adding this year 19%
Do not need it, pond is always crystal clear 14%
Do not know what that is 22%
Beneficial Bacteria (Microbe-Lift, Aqua One):
I use it religiously to keep pond bottom cleaner and fish healthy 47%
I do not use it 23%
Never heard of it, what is it? ) 27% 
PondMarket print Catalog
I already signed up for it 39%
I am going to pondmarket.com right now to request my free copy 37%
I shop online, do not need a print catalog 22%
I never buy a thing for my pond 2%
pondmarket.com
I visit pondmarket.com at least once a month during the season 30%
I visit pondmarket.com whenever I need pond information or product 66%
I have never visited pondmarket.com 4%
What do you find most helpful at pondmarket.com (check all that apply)
Free Water Gardening e-books 12%
Free Water Gardening newsletter 20%
Pond Information Pages 20%
Picture Gallery of Ponds for inspiration 14%
The new Pond Blog (posts answers to pond questions) 8%
Online catalog 12%
All of the above 14%
None of the above 1%
What other features would you like to see at pondmarket.com
Downloadable catalog to print on your printer 15%
Auctions for discontinued, dented, left-over items 33%
Clothing and accessories with pond themes 15%
Chats with pond experts 34%
Other (send email to survey at pondmarket.com with ideas) 3%
PondMarket Newsletter
I prefer to continue receiving it in text only format 41%
I would rather receive it in html (magazine like) format 59%
How often would you like to receive the email newsletter
Once a week 22%
Every two weeks 27%
Once a month 47%
More often than once a week 2%
Less often than once a month 3%
Pondmarket.com online store/catalog (check all that apply)
It is easy to find products in the online catalog 64%
It is difficult to find products in the online store 4%
The online store at pondmarket.com has the most products for ponds I have ever seen 14%
The online store at pondmarket.com does not have enough products 5%
I will send suggestions for making the store better to catalog@pondmarket.com 2%
I have never visited the online store 11%
Your pond.... (check all that apply)
is the most important thing in your yard/garden 48%
is just one of the landscape items in your yard, nothing special 7%
is a family project and gathering place 28%
is your hobby alone, the rest of the family doesn't care 17%
PondMarket.....
makes every effort to provide everything needed for garden ponds 98%
gets carried away....too much information and stuff 2%
already have a pond? 96%
plan on building a pond this year? 2%
thinking about building a pond at some point in the future? 2%
What aspects of ponds are most important
Waterfall 15%
Fountain 5%
Fish 19%
Plants 18%
Sound of moving/falling water 18%
Serenity and beauty of the waterfeature 15%
Wildlife habitat the pond provides 10%
Other 0%
None of the above 0%
What are your plans for the pond this year (check all that apply)
Make it bigger 5%
Add better filtration 12%
Replace pump with bigger or better 8%
Add some fish 12%
Add plants 26%
Add Ultra Violet Clarification 3%
Start a new pond from scratch in addition to the one I have 7%
Other changes not listed here 12%
No changes planned this year 12%
I do not have a pond yet 1%
Ultra Violet Clarification:
Already own it 34%
Plan on adding this year 19%
Do not need it, pond is always crystal clear 14%
Do not know what that is 22%
Beneficial Bacteria (Microbe-Lift, Aqua One):
I use it religiously to keep pond bottom cleaner and fish healthy 47%
I do not use it 23%
Never heard of it, what is it? ) 27% 
PondMarket print Catalog
I already signed up for it 39%
I am going to pondmarket.com right now to request my free copy 37%
I shop online, do not need a print catalog 22%
I never buy a thing for my pond 2%
pondmarket.com
I visit pondmarket.com at least once a month during the season 30%
I visit pondmarket.com whenever I need pond information or product 66%
I have never visited pondmarket.com 4%
What do you find most helpful at pondmarket.com (check all that apply)
Free Water Gardening e-books 12%
Free Water Gardening newsletter 20%
Pond Information Pages 20%
Picture Gallery of Ponds for inspiration 14%
The new Pond Blog (posts answers to pond questions) 8%
Online catalog 12%
All of the above 14%
None of the above 1%
What other features would you like to see at pondmarket.com
Downloadable catalog to print on your printer 15%
Auctions for discontinued, dented, left-over items 33%
Clothing and accessories with pond themes 15%
Chats with pond experts 34%
Other (send email to survey at pondmarket.com with ideas) 3%
PondMarket Newsletter
I prefer to continue receiving it in text only format 41%
I would rather receive it in html (magazine like) format 59%
How often would you like to receive the email newsletter
Once a week 22%
Every two weeks 27%
Once a month 47%
More often than once a week 2%
Less often than once a month 3%
Pondmarket.com online store/catalog (check all that apply)
It is easy to find products in the online catalog 64%
It is difficult to find products in the online store 4%
The online store at pondmarket.com has the most products for ponds I have ever seen 14%
The online store at pondmarket.com does not have enough products 5%
I will send suggestions for making the store better to catalog@pondmarket.com 2%
I have never visited the online store 11%
Your pond.... (check all that apply)
is the most important thing in your yard/garden 48%
is just one of the landscape items in your yard, nothing special 7%
is a family project and gathering place 28%
is your hobby alone, the rest of the family doesn't care 17%
PondMarket.....
makes every effort to provide everything needed for garden ponds 98%
gets carried away....too much information and stuff 2%
Pond Quiz and first Pond Survey Results
(Archieved Newsletter: "Splash - The Pond and Water Garden Newsletter" February 2006)
published courtesy and copyright of PondMarket.com
In This Issue:
Pond Quiz - Brand New - How much do you know?
Winter Pond Problems and their Solution
Last Call for the Annual Pond Survey (make your opinion known)
First Pond Survey Results
Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
YEAR-END BARGAINS still available:
Pumps, Filters, Barley Straw, Pond Kits, UV's....
whatever we found while we are moving in new 2006 products:
BARGAINS GALORE!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pond Quiz - How much do you know about the Pond?
Take the Pond Quiz and see how much you know about the Pond!
We have had a lot of fun with it. How well can you do?
Take The PondMarket Garden Pond Quiz
Winter Pond Problems and their Solutions
Most of the country has had a pretty mild winter, but even these
weather conditions can cause a few annoying problems:
a) String Algae
(also called blanket weed, hair algae, etc.)
This problem can be tackled a couple of different ways, both of them
very effective but with just slightly different results:
"Green Clean" and "D-Solv" will wipe it out almost instantly on
rocks and waterfalls, but must be repeated when new growth starts.
"Pond Balance" will slowly dissolve it (takes about 10 days or so,
but it will stay gone longer. In all cases it helps to add a
beneficial bacteria that will take some of the nutrient overload
out of the pond (the excess nutrients are feeding the algae).
These products can be found here:
b) Disappearing Fish
Most fish in garden ponds have very few places to hide in the winter,
because the plant cover has died down. This situation makes them
prime targets for predators, in particular predatory birds like
Owls, Hawks and Herons.
Often, the pond owner notices his fish disappearing one by one
without any visible signs in or around the pond that a predator
has visited.
These critters can be kept at bay by netting the pond and putting
a decoy by the pond. Hawks and Owls can be deterred by the net
(they scoop the fish up in flight), Herons will stand next to
the pond and sometimes work their way through the net to get to
the fish. They are best deterred by a decoy (they are very
territorial and if they see that a Heron (the decoy) is already
at the pond they will look for another place to hunt.
Find nets and decoys here:
Fish Nets and Decoys
Last Call for the Pond Survey and First Survey Results
Many of you have already participated in this years Pond Survey,
but many of you have not yet done so. Here is your LAST CHANCE!
The survey will close in the next week to 10 days, so hurry and
make your opinion known (you can still get there via our Pond Blog):
PondMarket Pond Survey
Some of the results so far have yielded useful information that
we will use to change the newsletter, our information site, etc.
Here is your chance to weigh in on wanted changes!!
Fun (Pond) Fact
Dragonflies lay their eggs on aquatic plants or directly in the
water. The resulting nymphs live underwater until ready to mature
into adult Dragonflies. This process can last up to 4 years in
some species!
Like this newsletter? Please pass it on to family and friends
who may also be interested! Elementary School Teachers in particular
like the Fund (Pond) Facts to use in the class room!
Sign Up for "Splash - The Garden Pond and Water Garden Newsletter"
published courtesy and copyright of PondMarket.com
In This Issue:
Pond Quiz - Brand New - How much do you know?
Winter Pond Problems and their Solution
Last Call for the Annual Pond Survey (make your opinion known)
First Pond Survey Results
Fun (Pond) Fact
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
YEAR-END BARGAINS still available:
Pumps, Filters, Barley Straw, Pond Kits, UV's....
whatever we found while we are moving in new 2006 products:
BARGAINS GALORE!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pond Quiz - How much do you know about the Pond?
Take the Pond Quiz and see how much you know about the Pond!
We have had a lot of fun with it. How well can you do?
Take The PondMarket Garden Pond Quiz
Winter Pond Problems and their Solutions
Most of the country has had a pretty mild winter, but even these
weather conditions can cause a few annoying problems:
a) String Algae
(also called blanket weed, hair algae, etc.)
This problem can be tackled a couple of different ways, both of them
very effective but with just slightly different results:
"Green Clean" and "D-Solv" will wipe it out almost instantly on
rocks and waterfalls, but must be repeated when new growth starts.
"Pond Balance" will slowly dissolve it (takes about 10 days or so,
but it will stay gone longer. In all cases it helps to add a
beneficial bacteria that will take some of the nutrient overload
out of the pond (the excess nutrients are feeding the algae).
These products can be found here:
b) Disappearing Fish
Most fish in garden ponds have very few places to hide in the winter,
because the plant cover has died down. This situation makes them
prime targets for predators, in particular predatory birds like
Owls, Hawks and Herons.
Often, the pond owner notices his fish disappearing one by one
without any visible signs in or around the pond that a predator
has visited.
These critters can be kept at bay by netting the pond and putting
a decoy by the pond. Hawks and Owls can be deterred by the net
(they scoop the fish up in flight), Herons will stand next to
the pond and sometimes work their way through the net to get to
the fish. They are best deterred by a decoy (they are very
territorial and if they see that a Heron (the decoy) is already
at the pond they will look for another place to hunt.
Find nets and decoys here:
Fish Nets and Decoys
Last Call for the Pond Survey and First Survey Results
Many of you have already participated in this years Pond Survey,
but many of you have not yet done so. Here is your LAST CHANCE!
The survey will close in the next week to 10 days, so hurry and
make your opinion known (you can still get there via our Pond Blog):
PondMarket Pond Survey
Some of the results so far have yielded useful information that
we will use to change the newsletter, our information site, etc.
Here is your chance to weigh in on wanted changes!!
Fun (Pond) Fact
Dragonflies lay their eggs on aquatic plants or directly in the
water. The resulting nymphs live underwater until ready to mature
into adult Dragonflies. This process can last up to 4 years in
some species!
Like this newsletter? Please pass it on to family and friends
who may also be interested! Elementary School Teachers in particular
like the Fund (Pond) Facts to use in the class room!
Sign Up for "Splash - The Garden Pond and Water Garden Newsletter"
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Loch Ness Monster in the Garden Pond
Reader Question (summarized):
We installed a large pond last summer and after we received 10 inches of rain the pond liner in the bottom lifted up and it now looks like the Loch Ness Monster resides in the pond. Can you help?
Answer:
This is not an uncommon problem in garden ponds, especially if the pond was built in a low spot of the garden. It is also a very difficult problem to solve short of tearing the pond back out and moving it.
We encountered the same type of problem with one of our display ponds. The pond had mortared field stone around it and three waterfalls and we did NOT want to tear it back out.
We finally solved the problem by using a Danner pond pump (see link below) to drain the water from under the pond liner whenever it rained. We used a Pondmaster 1800 pond pump which has a threaded intake. We attached a threaded hose-tail fitting to the intake of the pump with about 20 feet of of 1" tubing and about 50 feet of 1" tubing to the outlet. We then carefully (without damaging the pond liner) made a small tunnel under the pond to the edge of the water bubble and threaded the intake hose under the pond liner.
Whenever it rained we just plugged in the pump and drained the bubble.
We eventually made this arrangement more permanent by threading PVC pipe under the pond to the bubble and digging a sump basin behind the pond that the PVC pipe drained into. We put the pond pump in the basin to empty it when it filled. Problem solved!
Featured link: Danner Pondmaster Pond Pump
We installed a large pond last summer and after we received 10 inches of rain the pond liner in the bottom lifted up and it now looks like the Loch Ness Monster resides in the pond. Can you help?
Answer:
This is not an uncommon problem in garden ponds, especially if the pond was built in a low spot of the garden. It is also a very difficult problem to solve short of tearing the pond back out and moving it.
We encountered the same type of problem with one of our display ponds. The pond had mortared field stone around it and three waterfalls and we did NOT want to tear it back out.
We finally solved the problem by using a Danner pond pump (see link below) to drain the water from under the pond liner whenever it rained. We used a Pondmaster 1800 pond pump which has a threaded intake. We attached a threaded hose-tail fitting to the intake of the pump with about 20 feet of of 1" tubing and about 50 feet of 1" tubing to the outlet. We then carefully (without damaging the pond liner) made a small tunnel under the pond to the edge of the water bubble and threaded the intake hose under the pond liner.
Whenever it rained we just plugged in the pump and drained the bubble.
We eventually made this arrangement more permanent by threading PVC pipe under the pond to the bubble and digging a sump basin behind the pond that the PVC pipe drained into. We put the pond pump in the basin to empty it when it filled. Problem solved!
Featured link: Danner Pondmaster Pond Pump
Sunday, January 15, 2006
PondMarket.com Annual Garden Pond Survey
Our annual Garden Pond Survey:
It's fun and it's much anticipated. Take the survey and see what fellow "Ponders" are doing and planning with and for their Garden Ponds and Water Gardens!
Click Here to take the Garden Pond Survey!
Click Here to request a Free PondMarket Print Catalog!
It's fun and it's much anticipated. Take the survey and see what fellow "Ponders" are doing and planning with and for their Garden Ponds and Water Gardens!
Click Here to take the Garden Pond Survey!
Click Here to request a Free PondMarket Print Catalog!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
To line or not to line a Rock Pond or Garden Stream
Dee from Texas asked an interesting question:
How to cement rocks together to make a 50 ft gently sloping stream in her garden.
Waterproof cement can be used for this task, but...we STRONGLY recommend lining the stream with EPDM liner. The rocks can be mortared on top of it so it is completely covered and not seen.
Failing to line the stream (or pond) will almost certainly cause leakage over time when the mortar gets brittle and/or tiny cracks develop. It is amazing how much water can be lost out of a garden pond, waterfall or stream through even the smallest crack or fissure.
Lining the water feature will help prevent that problem.
Today's featured link: Pond Liner
How to cement rocks together to make a 50 ft gently sloping stream in her garden.
Waterproof cement can be used for this task, but...we STRONGLY recommend lining the stream with EPDM liner. The rocks can be mortared on top of it so it is completely covered and not seen.
Failing to line the stream (or pond) will almost certainly cause leakage over time when the mortar gets brittle and/or tiny cracks develop. It is amazing how much water can be lost out of a garden pond, waterfall or stream through even the smallest crack or fissure.
Lining the water feature will help prevent that problem.
Today's featured link: Pond Liner
Friday, January 06, 2006
Feed Pond Fish in Winter?
Should we feed our pond fish during the winter if the weather and the water warms up?
The answer is: It depends!
If the pond is located in the southern half of the US, then the water will probably stay warm enough to feed the fish and let them digest it.
In the northern half the water usually does not stay warm for long enough to give the fish a chance to digest the food before the water turns cold again and it is best to refrain from feeding them until the water warms up to and stays at or above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Featured link: Different Pond Foods
The answer is: It depends!
If the pond is located in the southern half of the US, then the water will probably stay warm enough to feed the fish and let them digest it.
In the northern half the water usually does not stay warm for long enough to give the fish a chance to digest the food before the water turns cold again and it is best to refrain from feeding them until the water warms up to and stays at or above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Featured link: Different Pond Foods
Sign-up for a free Pond Supplies Catalog
Once a year, in January, we provide the opportunity to receive our comprehensive Pond Supplies Catalog for FREE (usually $ 1.99). Please use the link below to sign up:
Get Free Pond Supplies Catalog
Get Free Pond Supplies Catalog
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Koi and Goldfish Disappear from Garden Pond
We get inquiries all year, but especially in the winter, from pond owners who's pond fish have disappeared.
Sometimes signs can be found around the pond that give hints who the perpetrator was: Footprints, Droppings, knocked-over rocks, destroyed plants, etc... (that scenario usually points to a racoon).
Often, however, there are no signs to be found, but yet the fish are simply gone! When absolutely no visible signs of a visitor can be found the culprit is usually a bird. Many birds prey on pond fish. The ones most often at fault are Hawks, Owls and Herons.
Pond fish like Koi or Goldfish are usually pretty adept at hiding from these almost silent predators, but in the fall, winter and early spring we pond owners sometimes deprive them of the ability to hide by removing all the dead plant foliage and cleaning the pond too thoroughly.
I like to put a couple of big terra-cotta pots in the pond. Laying these on their side gives the fish a place to hide. This trick, in addition to netting stretched over the pond, discourages most predators from making a meal of my colorful Koi and Goldfish.
Today's featured link: Pond Netting
Sometimes signs can be found around the pond that give hints who the perpetrator was: Footprints, Droppings, knocked-over rocks, destroyed plants, etc... (that scenario usually points to a racoon).
Often, however, there are no signs to be found, but yet the fish are simply gone! When absolutely no visible signs of a visitor can be found the culprit is usually a bird. Many birds prey on pond fish. The ones most often at fault are Hawks, Owls and Herons.
Pond fish like Koi or Goldfish are usually pretty adept at hiding from these almost silent predators, but in the fall, winter and early spring we pond owners sometimes deprive them of the ability to hide by removing all the dead plant foliage and cleaning the pond too thoroughly.
I like to put a couple of big terra-cotta pots in the pond. Laying these on their side gives the fish a place to hide. This trick, in addition to netting stretched over the pond, discourages most predators from making a meal of my colorful Koi and Goldfish.
Today's featured link: Pond Netting
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