Search for: "bacteria"

Does 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 Continue Reading
more

Pond Filter: Laguna PowerFlo 1000 External Biological Filter

Pond Filter Laguna PowerFlo 1000 External Biological Filter For ponds up to 1000 gallons, this spillway produces a 14-1/2” wide waterfall spillway. Solid, professional grade fiberglass construction. Includes foam filter. Can be installed in-ground or above-ground. Includes a 1-1/2” threaded bulkhead fitting. Bio media and pump not included. How the filter spillway works Water enters the filter spillway at the bottom of Continue Reading
more

Pond Supplies: Proline waterfall box – Pond Filters

Pond Supplies Proline waterfall box When you are building a pond with a waterfall the hardest part is the head or top tier. This Proline waterfall box can be the first tier to feed your waterfall and is also a filter. You can add gravel or bio media for best results. Sturdy molded plastic construction. Compact capacity for minimal turbulence Continue Reading
more

Koi: Kin Kikokuryu

Koi Kin Kikokuryu If you are looking for a unique Koi for your pond this one would be a great choice.  Kin Kikokuryu combine orange or yellow with the black and white patterns of Kikokuryu to form the newest variety of koi in the industry. Typically Scaleless except for rows of black  Diotsu Or German scales across the top of Continue Reading
more

How 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 Continue Reading
more

Methods of Aquaponics

Methods of Aquaponics There are many different configurations of aquaponic systems. The components common to every aquaponic system are the fish tank and a plant bed. The variables include filtration components, plumbing components, the type of plant bed and the amount and frequency of water circulation and aeration. Generally speaking, systems that utilize some filtration to remove the solid fish Continue Reading
more

Aeration – Should I get an aeration device?

Beneficial bacteria’s effectiveness is enhanced by the use of an aerator. Proper aeration also adds to the overall health of the pond and can get rid of the “bad” types of bacteria growing in deep waters where there is no oxygen and sludge build up is great.
more