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What should I feed my Pond Fish in winter?
Wheatgerm is an easily assimilated, highly digestible daily diet for coldwater fish, and also some tropical fish. Pond fish such as koi, goldfish, koi fry and larger tropical fish (like cichlids) will happily eat wheatgerm pellets.
How often do you need to change UV Bulbs?
UV sterilisers have been used in modern times to sterilise water in aquariums and fish ponds. UV sterilizers are highly effective at clarifying green water to clear, tackling algae and also removing harmful bacterial pathogens from the water, preventing disease.
Why are my fish swimming or gasping at the water surface?
Many fish keepers in our hobby wake to find their beloved aquarium or pond inhabitants swimming or gasping at the surface of the water, and will assume that its because they cannot get enough oxygen. However, fish gasping at the top of the tank or pond is a common problem that can be caused by several factors.
Why protect your ponds from Herons?
Herons, whilst spectacular to look at, are overall negative for garden ponds. Herons will eat the fish and other animals in the pond, and can also damage pond plants and the pond liner with their sharp beaks.
Pond Liner Calculator - Click Here
By using our handy pond liner calculator, you will be able to determine the dimensions you'll need to purchase of both pond liner and underlay.
What are preformed ponds?
Preformed ponds can be made from different materials, such as poly, plastic, timber or fibreglass and usually come with long warranties.
Pond Plants for Clear Water
All plants remove nitrates, the food that is essential for algae to grow. The faster a plant grows, the more nitrates it removes which helps prevent algae growth.
Can I top-up my pond with a hose during a hosepipe ban?
In a country where it seems to rain regularly throughout 90% of the year, hosepipe bans can be particularly frustrating for the British pond fishkeeper.
Can I top my pond up using a hose pipe?
Be careful not to overfill the pond, or this could lead to problems such as fish escaping, filtration systems overflowing or struggling, and waterlogged plants.
