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
You may know that fish enter a state of dormancy over autumn and winter, that they enter hibernation below certain temperatures, but is this true, what does it mean and what should you do about it? Do pond fish go into hibernation? Yes, temperate and coldwater fish species like goldfish enter a dormant state over … Read more
There are thousands of different types of algae found all over the world, so chances are, you will definitely encounter some of them if you have a pond. But, what are some of the common types you may see, are some of them dangerous and why are they growing? What is pond algae? Algae is … Read more