If you live in a country that has freezing winters that chill running water and form ice everywhere, then you may be wondering whether or not it’s a good idea to turn off your filtration, or to leave it running. In this guide, we will explain the pros and cons of leaving your pond filter … Read more
You may have a beautifully planted out pond that you made over the summer, and are worried that all your hard work will be gone when winter comes. But don’t worry, by following our guide on pond plants, we can help by discussing what types of plants can survive over winter untouched and which ones … Read more
Towards the end of the year, you may be in a situation where you are wondering if adding goldfish to your pond now is a good idea, or if you should hold fire until next year. Why should we be concerned about this topic? Is it possible to add goldfish to your pond in winter? … Read more
There are many predators of goldfish out there, some of which can find their way to your pond and will snap up unsuspecting goldfish! But what animals are capable of hunting goldfish? How do I prevent them from taking my pets? In this article, we will go through common and some uncommon species which are … Read more
Goldfish are the most popular pond fish around the world due to their domestication, ease of care and survivability during all different types of weather conditions. However, there are other, less popular fish that can survive winter conditions that you may be able to keep in your pond. What are cold water fish? Cold water … Read more
During winter time, you may notice shallow pools, ponds and streams freeze over. Some bodies of water can even freeze completely, and can even trap fish, freezing them alive! But can they survive this process, and how do fish cope with being frozen? Do fish freeze in winter? Naturally, no, the fish themselves should not … Read more
You may have been recommended by someone to add pond snails to your pond; you may have heard from others that they are bad and are vermin. But what are pond snails, are they good or bad, why would you want to keep them, and in what ways can you benefit from keeping them? What … Read more