Ponds

Ponds can be difficult to build and maintain. Here are some pointers that if you stick to you’ll be a problem-free new pond owner in no time.

Although legal to be sold in the past, some species of fish that could live in our ponds are prohibited from being sold and kept.

Autumn is upon us so its time to start thinking about preparing the pond for the colder months. Use a pond thermometer to monitor the water temperature.

The ultimate aim for any fish pond owner is to be able to view and enjoy their fish. Here’s the Swell UK guide to getting gin-clear pond water.

Sterlet and Sturgeon are very popular because of their prehistoric, shark-like looks and the way they stick their noses out of the water.

Have your pond fish being chasing each other and splashing around lately? They’re probably spawning. Most of the pond fish species available in the UK can be bred.

Mechanical filtration traps particles that pass through it and clears the water. It’s the most basic form of filtration and the one that most people can actually see working as it can turn dirty water that is full of particles into clear water. 

Winter is coming, so here are some tips and pointers to for jobs you can be doing on your pond this weekend in August.

Pond pumps usually stop working because they get clogged up with dirt and need a clean. Here's a list of checks to carry out to get your pond pump working again.