Saturday, February 8, 2014

How to build a pond right the first time

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It is easy to build your pond correctly the first time.

A pond can be a scary undertaking if you have not had one before. With a little bit of help from an experienced pond contractor you will find the process easy. It is important to first decide what kind of pond you want. To you want Koi or pond fish like goldfish and minnows? Do you want aquatic plants like water lilies and bog plants? Do you want to do some of the pond maintenance yourself or have a filtration system that will do all the heavy lifting for you. In the pictured pond it is equipped do have all of the above. It is referred to as a Hybrid Pond.

Hybrid ponds incorporate everything into one pond.

Hybrid ponds can be fairly deep. 3 to 4 feet deep is common and will accommodate a nice selection of Koi comfortably. Water lilies if well established will thrive in the deep areas of your pond. It will have shallow shelves for your bog plants. Usually at 12-14″ deep. This pond like most hybrids will have a filtration system. This system will include a skimmer, filter ( either in pond or exterior) and if budget allows a U.V. unit. Important point to mention is all filtration must be left on 24 hours a day with no exceptions. This type of pond gives you many options. It will then be up to you.. Fish no fish. Plants no plants.

Build your pond and enjoy!! It will be the cornerstone of your home and the gathering spot for your family and friends.

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Pond Design Ideas: How to build a pond right the first time

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Friday, February 7, 2014

How to choose the right pond for you

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How to choose the right pond for you

There are many different types of ponds.

Which type of pond would you choose??

KOI POND:

These ponds are also constructed using a closed system which recycles its contained water supply via a pump and plumbing. However, koi ponds rely on hi-tech filtration, UV sterilizers, usually straight drop-off pond walls. Koi ponds may be lined with pond liners or concrete. The idea of MOST koi ponds is to have absolute perfect water parameters for means of breeding and raising top quality fish. This of course does not mean that any of the other types of ponds listed here are not capable of raising koi and other fish. However, it is the primary objective for this style pond. MOST koi ponds will have unattractive plumbing, pumps and liner showing since hiding these components is not a priority to MOST koi ponds. Some newer developments are mixing the KOI POND style with the traditional WATER GARDENS. We like to call these “HYBRID KOI PONDS”.

WATER GARDENS:

By far the largest group of ponds, A WATER GARDEN pond is a CLOSED SYSTEM much like the above Koi pond.

Any series of filters and components may be used in this system. Water gardens are meant to be a BALANCED ECOSYSTEM utilizing fish, plants, rocks, gravel, beneficial bacteria and filtration to create a natural looking pond with little or no exposed equipment. These ponds have the liner completely covered and all pipes and plumbing out of site.

Concrete Ponds:

Older ponds are traditionally made of concrete. This building method is rarely seen in new pond construction but was once popular before all of the new pond technology began to develop about 15 years ago. Because it can and always will crack concrete has gone to the wayside making way for EPDM and other rubber products.

There are some incidents that will warrant the use of concrete but many more that make it obsolete. In the cases that concrete is used you must make sure your pond contractor uses the correct concrete and sealer.

Mud Ponds / Dirt-Bottom Ponds & Lakes:

We often refer to retention ponds and farm ponds simply as LAKES. Because this is not a CLOSED SYSTEM, it is very difficult to keep them sparkling clear like a water garden. A LAKE or MUD POND does not use any means of liner. Water may seep into the soil or flow out down streams if equipped. Some may have drainage lines or streams that flow into them. This is called an OPEN SYSTEM, which means the water is constantly being flushed out and replenished. Even a lake pond without streams is still considered OPEN, as water will slowly seep out into the ground.

Preformed Ponds:

Found at most home improvement stores, these tub-like ponds require minimal investment. They are very difficult to keep clean due to the limited filtration but are a good way to enter the hobby on a budget. It is important to note also that they are a bit more difficult to install and can be prone to shifting.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Pond construction: round brick and rock pond

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Pond construction round brick and rock pond

I always like to mix different pond building media. Brick and rock look very nice together. This round garden pond is more like a hybrid pond. The pond builder has created a nice place to gather and have plenty of seating to enjoy the pond and the fish. It would be fine to consider this a Koi pond as it has the pond filtration and other equipment to support the Koi. It has straight, deep sides to help protect from predictors. If more plants are added it will help to keep the pond healthy and clear. Keeping the fountains flowing 24 hours a day is important to keep enough air and circulation to support the pond fish.

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