Do I really have to leave my pond pump and filter on 24 hours a day?
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Organic Digester (OD), Natural, Non-Chemical, Safe Pond Treatments by Strata International. A natural, non-chemical, entirely safe, treatment product for ponds and aquariums.
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What is the difference between a Tropical Water lily and a Hardy Water lily?
What is the difference between a Tropical Water lily and a Hardy Water lily?
This is a great question that I get asked very often. They are both very beautiful in their own way. But there are some big differences. Hardy water lilies retain their leaves all year long. So in the cold winter months although small they will have leaves. Tropical water lilies do not. When it gets colder than 55 degrees theyDoes the temperature of my pond water effect the oxygen supply?
Does the
temperature
of my pond
water
effect the
oxygen supply?
The temperature of your pond water has a profound effect on the amount of dissolved oxygen available in the pond. The hotter the water the less oxygen it can hold, therefore cold water holds much more oxygen. Using a small bubbler, air pump or aerator adds enough oxygen for most size ponds in the winter. Most pond fish do not require a lot of oxygen in the winter because of hibernation.Warm water has a low capacity
Harvesting Aquaponic Cucumbers at Sunland Water Gardens
Aquaponics two-tiered system made of wood – Neal Franson
Do Koi have teeth?
Do Koi have teeth?
Koi are equipped with rather large teeth at the back of their throat. They do not use them defensively or aggressively but rather to process any hard-to-chew food they come across at the pond bottom. As the gill slits perforate the sides of the pharynx, along which the food passes, the delicate lamellac are protected by a series of stout bars called gill rakers. These lieHow Aquaponics Works
How Aquaponics Works
Aquaponics is the ideal answer to a fish farmer’s problem of disposing of nutrient rich water and a hydroponic grower's need for nutrient rich water. Essentially, aquaponics mimics every natural waterway on earth. It is used to grow food crops in a concentrated, yet sustainable manner. And the great thing is the less you do the more successful you will be. Although it is nature at it's best it is not rocket science like hydroponics. The main input toPlanting and care instructions for Aquatic plants
