Other Pond Fish

What types of fish can you keep in a garden pond?

There are many different types of fish that are suitable for housing in outdoor garden ponds. The most popular types, particularly in the UK, are koi, goldfish, carp, and sturgeon/sterlet. That said, they’re not the only ones – there are also tench, orfe, roach, rudd, and weather loaches, to name just a few. These types of pond fish may be less common, but they’re just as rewarding!

What do pond fish eat? And how often should I feed them?

The majority of pond fish aren’t picky when it comes to food and will readily accept a variety of pond fish foods, from flakes to pellets. Whatever types of fish you have in your garden pond, it’s always a good idea to feed a variety of different pond fish foods. By doing this, you’ll ensure that your fish get everything they need to grow and stay healthy and colourful.

As a rule of thumb, you should feed your pond fish once a day and only as much as they can eat within five minutes. If you find there’s still some leftover food after five minutes, then you’re feeding too much. It’s important that you removed any leftover food from your pond to stop it from breaking down and polluting your water, potentially harming your fish and causing an increase in pond algae.

How do I get rid of pond algae without harming my fish?

Everyone who has ever had a garden pond has had a problem with pond algae – it is, without a doubt, the most common problem in the hobby! There are many ways to get rid of pond algae, all of which won’t harm your pond fish if done correctly. The simplest method is manually removing it with pond gloves and/or pond nets. This works particularly well with stringy algae and floating varieties, but it’s not really practical if you have a large garden pond.

The most effective method is actually a combination of this manual method described above and a course of pond algae treatment. We stock a number of pond algae treatments, suitable for treating everything from blanketweed to green water. Use these and your garden pond will be free of algae in no time. To make sure your garden pond stays algae free, you may want to invest in a pond filter with a built-in UV steriliser. These kinds of pond filters are designed to stop algae in its tracks.