![]() ![]() This is a common mistake if you are looking for your fish pond to be nice and clear (so you can see your pet goldfish.) ![]() Most commonly people will feed their goldfish everyday with either pellets or flake food. I want to emphasize the term “nutrient”s for just a moment, because this seems to overlooked by a number of people and I want to set the record straight.īy nutrients – I refer to fish poo, or detritus. Sometimes I will sell a customer an algaecide as there is little alternative, but most of the time I find myself educating these customers on how to look after a fish pond in a manner that discourages algae growth. Green algae is the product of water, excess sunlight and excess nutrients. This of course is the effect of growing algae in their ponds. I get many complaints from customers who tell of their ponds going a bright green colour, and they “Can’t see their fish anymore.”. Native Crustaceans – Yabbies are also popular inhabitant in many backyard ponds – and yes they can live with other fish in the pond.Įxotic Fish other than Goldfish – Includes small varieties such as Golden Medaka and more common the terrific little White Clouds. Native Australian Fish – Breeds such as Silver Perch, Golden Perch, Murray River Rainbow, Tandanus Catfish, Murray Cod. Goldfish – Breeds such as the Comet, Fantail, Nymph, Shubunkin and Black Moor are all suitable for an outside pond. There are several different types of fish that people tend to keep in a backyard pond: Generally the pond pump should be left to run all the time in the warmer months, during cooler months the pumps use can certainly be relaxed. Not only this, within the sponge of the pond pump’s filter grow beneficial bacteria that helps to break down detritus into nitrates by growing colonies of that are in turn absorbed by the plants. Therefore, particularly on a still night with no wind at all, it is extremely important to run the pump at this time, and even more important if your fish pond is full of plants. Water movement allows Carbon Dioxide out and Oxygen into the water.Ĭonsider that during the day plants give off oxygen through photosynthesis, but by night they take in oxygen through respiration. Importance of a Pond PumpĪgitating the water is a very important aspect for a successful pond – particularily in the warmer months. ![]() In South Australia, Valisneria is a commonly used water plant, as are water lettuce, duckweed and water lillies. It has been suggested to add plants a week prior to the fish but certainly not necessary. Phosphates and nitrates are what cause your algae or “green water.” Plants also offer shade and protection for your fish as well as competing with algae for valuable sunlight. Either way plants in the pond are very useful to absorb phosphates and nitrates from the water. Personally, I recommend potting your plants as a far better option – especially to think that they can be easily removed for maintenance purposes without disturbing the plant too much. Some say in some gravel substrate at the bottom of the pond, others argue that substrate at the bottom holds fish poo, or what we call detritus, therefore it may be better to have potted plants. There are different opinions about how to propagate plants in the pond. The idea is to create a balanced ecosystem that is almost self sufficient. One thing you will learn during this article is the necessity for plants, as well as fish in your pond. it gives the fish protection from predators such as birds of prey and cats as well as a cooler area at the bottom for extreme heat during our ever increasing hotter summer conditions.ĭesign the pond to the appropriate shape for the space you have, but consider the following… Good practice is to allow a “ledge” right around the rim where perhaps some potted plants can be positioned as a border for the pond’s water. You should be aiming for a minimum 80cm depth, even deeper is better again. In the summertime your fish will struggle with high temperatures that will leave very little oxygen for them to breathe. Consider that electricity is needed for powering a pond pump.īeware of buying a shallow, pre-cast pond. Ideally the pond will be positioned where it receives enough light, but not the afternoon sun. The leaves that will fall into the pond have to be removed constantly. Designing a new PondĬhoose a position away from large Gum or deciduous tree. A well constructed and maintained pond is a delightful addition to a garden area and is also a very easy way to keep fish. Having a fish pond set up in your backyard or workplace is a wonderful feature sure to make you the envy of your friends. ![]()
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