Garden Pond Blog – Tips, Care and Implementation
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Skimmers for garden ponds
Skimmers are special devices designed to remove debris from the surface of a pond, such as leaves, twigs, insects or organic waste that would otherwise decompose and degrade water quality. They are a key part of maintaining a clean and healthy water body, especially in ponds with fish such as koi or sturgeon.
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Vacuuming a garden pond
Vacuuming your pond is one of the key maintenance activities to maintain healthy water and a clean environment for fish, plants and microorganisms. Proper and regular vacuuming helps prevent the buildup of sludge, organic waste, leaves and other debris that can degrade water quality and promote algae growth.
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Starter, maintenance and sludge bacteria
Bacteria are a key element in the biological balance of any garden pond. Used correctly, they can improve water quality, prevent algae growth, support fish health and break down organic waste. There are starter, maintenance and sludge bacteria on the market, which have different functions.