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Pond Filters and Pumps
As discussed earlier you will be requiring pond filters, pond pump, plumbing parts, and pond liners/preformed pond in order to get started. This is provided you have digging materials in place.
Pond Filters
Pond filters are an extremely important part of any garden pond, unless if does not have aquatic plants or wildlife. Pond filters do the job of keeping the pond water purified by removing debris, pathogens and toxins. They also help keep the water clarified so you can enjoy the sight of your underwater plants and pond fishes.
A variety of filtering media is available in the market today broadly classified as mechanical filter media, biological filter media and chemical filter media. In addition there are UV filters that make use of ultraviolet rays to kill bacteria. The filter media you should choose for your pond depends entirely on the type of pond you own. Get more information on Pond Filters
Pond Pumps
Pond pumps do the job of water circulation by pulling water through pipes and pouring them back into the pond. In addition to water circulation, they can be used to run pond fountains, waterfalls and filters. Pond pumps are also referred to as the heart of a pond as they perform the important function of aerating the water and keeping the oxygen supply constant. This is vital for the survival of pond life including fish and aquatic plants.
Pond pumps are available in a range of sizes and are segregated based on their GPH rate which is their capacity to pump x amounts of water in a given period of time. Get more information on Pond Pumps
Pond Lighting
Underwater, floating as well as overhead pond lighting can hugely enhance the beauty of your pond during night hours. This is also essential to prevent friends or relatives who might decide to take a night stroll in your backyard from accidentally entering the pond due to lack of light.
The market is flooded with a host of submersible pond lights that you can make use of. You can make use of these lights both under and above the pond water. As a safety measure you can make use of a RCD or a Residual Current Device. A good RCD device monitors leakage and cuts off power supply immediately on detection thereby saving lives. As chances of leakage is more in-case of underwater lighting, it is best to have your pond monitored by a RCD device.
Pond Maintenance
Now that you have built your pond, you need to maintain it regularly to ensure that your pond remains beautiful as ever. This can include monitoring water quality, regular water cleansing, feeding fishes, checking for infection, cleaning filters and pumps, checking pond wiring, removing algae, spring and winter maintenance among others. Regular pond maintenance is highly essential especially when your pond has aquatic plants and fishes. If your pond has special fishes like Koi, then maintenance becomes essential almost every day.
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Pond Building Guide
Introduction
Types of Backyard Ponds
Pond Design, Size and Location
Pond Budgeting, Building and Edging
Pond Filters, Pumps and Lighting
Building Backyard Fish Ponds: It Can Be Done!
Select a Water Pond Pump
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