lots of algae

QuestionI HAVE A 1500 GAL. POND,WITH GOLD FISH,& KOI.I HAVE A LINER, I DUG IT ABOUT A YEAR AGO, HAVE NOT REALLY TREATED IT WITH ANY THING. I PUT SOME LILLY PADS,& ANOTHER PLANT I PUT THEM IN POTS WITH DIRT. GOT ALGA

Identifying a Mystery Fish

QuestionI apologize in advance for asking a slightly stupid question. We have a small garden pond (which will, in a few months, become merely the natural filter for a larger pond under construction). In addition to

Winterizing water pond?

QuestionBrigitte, We recently moved to Atlanta and into a house with a small water pond. Is there anything we need to do to protect it for the winter? It has a fountain as well, in case that makes a difference. We c

water gardens

QuestionI am making a water garden out of an old fashioned hand pump flowing into a whiskey barrel. My question is I am looking for a weighted pail that can hang from the nozzle of the hand pump and will fill up wit

Algee build-up

QuestionI have a small pond and for several years it has been very clear. This year, I have a heavy buildup of murky stringy algee. How do I remove it without harming my fish? AnswerThe best way to get

Getting rid of algee

QuestionI have a small pond and for several years it has been very clear. This year, I have a heavy buildup of murky stringy algee. How do I remove it without harming my fish? AnswerDear Larry Well i finally got s

Water Garden/Pond Water Lily Problem

QuestionHi Leigh - The deep end of our concrete pond is nearly choked with water lillies. The pond is about 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, a small waterfall at shallow end and averages about 2 1/2 feet deep. The lily ro

Should we take the plunge?

QuestionMy husband is very interested in starting a water garden project in our backyard. I am really on the fence about this because I heard it is expensive to build and maintain. Can you tell me a) what this will

Aquatic Plants

QuestionHello, I have a question on plants. I have a new pond of 2,500 gallons. I have 2 bio filters running 24/7 and 1 water fall pump inside a skimmer box that I run when I am at home for a few hours a day or when

ground water

QuestionI HAVE JUST FINISHED DIGGING MY POND ONLY TO DISCOVER QUITE A BIT OF GROUND WATER HAS FILLED THE HOLE. I SPENT A LOT OF TIME DIGGING AND I STILL WANT TO KEEP THE POND WHERE I DUG IT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I

plants for shady ponds

QuestionHi, Robyn - What are your favorite plants for ponds in full shade and why. thanks, Larry AnswerHi, Larry. None of my ponds are in full shade. Well, actually I have a 16 gallon pond in shade that

plants for shady pond

QuestionLeigh - What do you recommend for a pond in full shade? I hear that lilies need full sun. Does anything bloom in shade? Thanks, Larry AnswerI took this from a website on the subject. Bottom line is it looks

set up for a patio fountain

QuestionIm considering a concrete paver patio with water jets up between some of the middle pavers, water gently shooting up 1-2 feet (basically a ground level fountain) and running back down between the pavers to a

fountain pump

QuestionHi Phill - I purchased a medium size wall fountain which came with a pump, the problem seems to be that the pump is too powerful because the stream of water shoots way outside of the fountain. I have t

Golden Ofrs

QuestionI have had a fish pond for almost 4 years without any problems until now.Over the last 36 hours I have lost 3 of my smaller fish,the water tests are ok but I have noticed the 2 golden orfs that I have seem t

fountain/pond container

QuestionHi, Brigitte. I hope Im addressing this question to the right person, as its a little odd. I have a very large copper pot that Id like to make into a fountain or perhaps a small pond. I wan

Runoff/ground water problem?

QuestionI will try to explain this as thoroughly as I can. I have built my 1st pond over a month ago. I live in Charlotte NC and have a courtyard. It is full of red clay and remains moist all the t

Wounded Oranda

Question I was hoping maybe you could help with some advice. My boyfriend and I are from Pennsylvania and we put in a new 270 gallon pond this past April. We decided to keep Orand

My pond is green!

QuestionI have a pond about 4by3by2deep. I have had a lot of trouble with it. I live in Lakeland FL I put it in about 3 months ago. got the bottom weed I forget the name of them,36 fo

How do you build a biological filter?

Question Thank you for the info. on my pond. You suggested I build a biological filter. Can you give me instrucyions on how to do this? Any help will be appreicated. Thank you! AnswerWell, I