Very Cool New AquaRock Bubbler Fountain Kits
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Aquascape has just announced a brand new complete AquaRock Bubbling Fountain Kit using Natural Stone that can be used either as a focal point in your garden or in a stand-alone Container Vase. The video above shows the ten easy steps for installing this water feature into your landscape for under $100! The Aqua […]
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Who is killing my fish! BirdCam 2.0 is the Final Answer!
Monday, March 1st, 2010Ever wonder where your fish went? Finally a tool to determine the culprit – Raccoons, Blue Herons, Otters, Hawks….???? I get so many calls from ponders who are losing fish and cannot figure out which predator is nailing them. Raccoons can wade into gently sloping ponds. Blue Herons can fly in and play “Sushi […]
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Winterizing the Pond
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Just received this common question regarding winterizing the pond: Question: “I do have a problem and I am hoping you can help. I live in Columbus, Ohio and my pond is approximately 10’x10′ and 2′ in depth with a waterfall/stream. I am having difficulties keeping the pond from freezing over and/or keeping a whole in the ice. I […]
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Aquascape's IonGen - Say goodbye to Algae forever!
Saturday, February 6th, 2010Aquascape introduced the new IonGen Electronic Clarifier on September 1st of last year. I was so excited that I had mine installed in my 6,000 gallon pond by Sep 6th. It took me about 15 minutes to install it. I love it! The IonGen drastically reduces pond maintenance and provides crystal clear water without the use of […]
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Pond Vacuums - Are they worth it?
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010I just got my first question of the season concerning pond vacuums for cleaning out fountains and ponds. Some of them can be very helpful in cleaning the muck from the bottom of the pond after a long winter. Personally I like a complete clean-out in the spring but vacuums definitely have their place. There […]
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Pond Tips for Saving Energy Part II: Energy Efficient Pumps
Friday, January 29th, 2010Have you checked the electricity that your pump is using lately? I was at a big box hardware store a couple of weeks ago and saw a 3000 gph waterfall pump that did not even have the watts that it used ANYWHERE on the box. When I got home, a quick search revealed that 3000gph […]
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Pond Tips for Saving Energy: Lighting
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010Here in sunny Southern California, we have a tiered pricing system for electricity. If you have anything more than an alarm clock and 1 light bulb, you are kicked into the next tier. Unlike Frequent Flyer miles, it is NOT good to reach the next level. The rates begin at 7 cents/kilowatt hour and are […]
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The Pond Guys Blog
Thursday, January 14th, 2010This is our new blog– a place to share information, experiences, and advice. We look forward to exchanging ideas and problem solving with our loyal customers and Facebook fans! Join our new Facebook page. facebook.com/ThePondOutlet With this inital post, we are offering a 10% discount for anything on the Pond Outlet site. Use the Coupon […]
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