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We are all looking for ways to lower our household energy consumption. Within this PondXpert guide, we will be looking at ways to keep your pond ticking over whilst reducing your monthly energy bills.

The pH scale is the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of water. The pH scale runs from 0 (extremely acidic) to 14 (extremely alkaline). The mid point, 7, is known as 'neutral'. pH is generally cited to one decimal place (e.g. pH 6.5, pH 7.3, etc)

UK Law and building regulations state that anything that is to be installed permanently outside and, in a pond, should be hard wired into the electrical circuit. This means that pumps and filters do not come with plugs fitted.

After a season of plant growth and leaf drops, ponds tend to build up a layer of sludgy detritus on the bed, and some surface muck. Pond vacuums and skimmers have long been the weapon of choice for cleaning a pond.

Water quality in your pond is very important for keeping healthy fish. We get lots of pond keepers coming to us with queries regarding water maintenance so have created this article to cover all aspects of water quality and management.

An Ultra Violet Clarifier will not really work on blanketweed as it will not pass through the pump and filter. A UVC unit is there to make the single-cell algae clump together so it can be taken out by the filter.

The main offender is the Grey Heron, an ominous predator that will often clear out a pond in a matter of minutes. They usually visit ponds at first or last light so you may not notice they have been.

A waterfall is a very simple and effective water feature that adds a relaxing noise and focal point along with ever helpful water movement.

They are an ideal way to return the clean, filtered water back to the pond and will add oxygen into the water.

Our handy guide will help ease any worries you may have and help you create a beautiful centrepiece for your garden.

It can often be daunting when planning your pond build but you do not need to be a pond-building specialist to undertake this type of project.

The need to take chlorine out of the water doesn't stop once the pond is finished, de-chlorination should also be used whenever the pond water is topped up from the mains.