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1. Anti Blanket Weed
A simple additive to reduce blanket weed growth in planted ponds.
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/antiblanketweed.php
2. Biological Filtration
The next stage after the removal of the solids is the reduction of dissolved waste such as ammonia and nitrite.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/biofilter.php
3. Cloverleaf Blanket Answer
Cloverleaf blanket answer is a unique formula that is safe for all pond fish, plants and biological filers, for persistant filamentous algae problems it is recomended to treat the pond up to 8 times a year although blanket weed should be gone after 2 or 3 treatments.
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/blanketanswer.php
4. Delboy's Pond Project
Pond Life forum member 'Delboy' tells the story of his pond project.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/members/delboy.php
5. Filtration
A filter system serves two purposes for the pond, the first is to act as a mechanical filter and the second is to act as a biological filter.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/filtration.php
6. Filtration Basics
A filter system serves two purposes for the pond, the first is to act as a mechanical filter and the second is to act as a biological filter.
http://www.sturgeon-web.co.uk/filtration.php
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a collection of links to articles from our web sites in one handy resource to make it easier for you to find the information you are looking for. All of the most commonly asked questions are covered along with some not so common ones.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/home/faq.php
8. Garden Ponds
A garden pond is a water feature constructed in a garden, normally either for aesthetic purposes or to provide wildlife habitat. The UK charity Pond Conservation has estimated that there are about three million garden ponds in the UK.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/ponds/gardenpond.php
9. Knightlady's Pond
Pond Life forum member 'Knightlady' tells the story of her Pond.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/members/knightlady.php
10. Mechanical Filtration
There are many ideas as to the importance of the first stage of filtration, but it is the most important stage to get right for a number of reasons.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/mechfilter.php
11. Nitrate Filters
The last process of the aerobic filter is the production of nitrate. Although it is not toxic until levels are very high, in excess of 150mg per litre, the lower the levels the better it is for the fish.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/nitratefilter.php
12. Oxygen Saturation
100% Oxygen saturation at specific temperatures. The details will change due to atmospheric pressure and salinity.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/waterquality/oxygensaturation.php
13. Ready Made Filters
The simplest filters consists of a foam prefilter on the front of the pump, these work in small ponds up to 500 litres.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/readymadefilter.php
14. Reflections in the Pond
'Reflections in the Pond' slideshow by Pond Life forum member 'normski'
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/members/normski52.php
15. Silt Remover
For removing organic silt from ponds.
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/siltremover.php
16. Tap Safe Water Conditioner
Makes tap water safe for fish. Removes Chlorine and Chloramine.
http://www.orchardfisheries.co.uk/waterconditioner.php
17. The Algae Pages
In the beginning there was green...
http://www.sturgeon-web.co.uk/algae.php
18. The Pond Year
Spring is a bad time for pond fish. Temperatures are right for parasites and bacteria to multiply but the fishes immune system has not yet kicked in and they are at a low ebb after the winter.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/pondyear.php
19. Ultraviolet Systems
Ultra Violet Clarifiers are probably the least understood and the most poorly sold pond products on the market.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/uvsystems.php
20. Vegetable Filters
The most natural way to remove nitrate from the pond water is to use plants. As plants grow they use nitrate to build the leaves and stems that they use to collect sunlight to use to produce food for growth as they grow they require more nitrogen.
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/ponds/filtration/vegfilter.php
21. Water Quality
A note to the clear water people; while clear water is a bonus it does not follow that because the water is clear it is OK. Think about the following...
http://www.sturgeon-web.co.uk/water.php
22. Wildlife Gardens
A wildlife garden is an environment that is attractive to various forms of wildlife such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals etc.
http://www.pondlife.me.uk/gardens/wildlifegarden.php
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