Archive of the Category 'Questions and Answers'

A Challenge for the PondMeister

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

A customer recently posed an interesting question: how to cover an unsightly area where there was an old diving board and a power box. The area looked like this: The Pondmeister accepted the design challenge! He suggested using an Aquascape Patio Pond to cover the diving board area and a faux log cover for the electrical […]

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How do I get rid of green water?

Saturday, April 22nd, 2017

  How do I get rid of green water? For clarity issues, Rapid Clear, a flocculent that is 100% safe for fish, plants or wildlife, can be used. This product is a fast acting treatment that can solve cloudy water in just a few hours by physically causing the particulates floating in the water to […]

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Oxygen in Your Pond

Thursday, February 16th, 2017

By Ed Beaulieu from Aquascape Oxygen is one of, if not the most vital element on the face of this Earth. Read any science journal you can find or even look it up on the Internet. You’re not going to find anyone that will dispute that fact. The truth is that oxygen is vital to […]

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Fertilizing Around the Pond?

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Question of the Day: What is the best way to fertilize the plants and lawn around my pond. Some of the lawn and plants are above the level of the pond. Are there products that can be used safely in these areas? PondMeister Answer: Whoaaaaa – This is one of the best ways to mess […]

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Too Many Fish?

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Question of the day:What is the best product you have to control green algae (both to remove and to maintain) in a 400 gal. contained pond with 2 aeration pumps and 15 6-8in Koi?? I don’t have string type algae; just algae growth on pond sides, bottom and pump housings. Have tried several products, but […]

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Winter Pond Maintenance

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Here’s a helpful list of Q&A about winter pond care from the knowledgeable folks at Aquascape. Can a pond run throughout the winter? Yes, although maintenance is usually the determining factor in whether or not a pond owner keeps their pump and waterfalls running in the winter. The primary maintenance responsibility at this time is […]

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Should I do an Annual Pond Clean-out?

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Just got this question today: Customer  John K’s  Question: I am sorry to keep bothering you but I am new to having a pond.  On your website you recommend California wetscapes and their checklist says they remove the fish which we have already done.  Then they pump all the water out of the pond, pressure spray […]

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Troubleshooting Pump Problems

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

We have been getting a lot of questions about reviving dead pumps as many of you in the North are trying to start up your ponds for the spring. In this Aquascape Video, Dave Kelly  – The Tech Guy –  brings up some great tips on steps to go through to bring your pump back […]

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Troubleshooting Leaks from Aquascape

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

We received a question from one of our Facebook fans tonight on finding a leak in a pond. We would like to share with you a document from Aquascape produced for Contractors to help them locate a leak in a pond. Keep in mind that this is geared towards Aquascape ponds with Skimmers and BioFalls […]

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Snails and Algae in the Pond

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Just got this question from a customer:   “I live in Green Bay so right now my 1200 gallon pond is mostly iced over except where the heater and fountain is. I have an extreme amount of string algae growing this winter. We have 11 Koi ranging in size from 10″ to 16″ and 2 comets […]

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