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Hi, this is Anne Thynne. Not the famous marine biologist but I love the fact that we both share a common interest. I have been keeping fish in aquarium since my childhood. Back in 2007, I was introduced with the amazing world of aquascaping and reef keeping. Since then I studied a lot (still doing so) to learn the complex ecosystem inside an aquarium. But resources are very limited and most of the time it is not even the correct one. Hands on experience and discussing with fellow aquarists made me learn one or two things which I would like to share in this site.
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How To Fix Pond Liner To Wood
Thinking of finally giving your landscape a fresh new look? What can be better than adding a lovely little (or big. Whatever floats your boat) pond teeming with pretty plants and fish, right? But setting up a pond for the first time can be pretty tricky. Especially if you want to anchor your pond liner…
Can You Use Roundup In A Pond?
There’s a topic that pond owners can’t seem to agree on- whether or not you can use Roundup in a pond. Well, it is a debated and controversial issue. You need to know that this herbicide was made keeping soil-based weeds and grasses in mind. Applying it to pond water will harm its overall atmosphere….
What Do Pond Turtles Eat In A Pond?
Pond turtles are omnivores but mainly feed on smaller animals. Like most of its species, they will eat basically anything that fits in their mouths. Due to the lack of food sources in ponds, these turtles have adapted to eat anything they can find. They are also known to be opportunistic feeders. The diet of…
Types of Pond Turtle: [20 Amazing Species You Can Keep In Your Backyard Pond]
Turtles are very distinctive animals, consisting of between 300 and 400 species (the actual number is debatable). Some can be found in rivers, lakes, and ponds while others live in the ocean. Turtles have been around for 200 million years! They are divided into three categories that are sometimes wrongly referred to as real turtles,…
Can Pond Plants Really Grow In Gravel?: [A Hydroponic Approach]
Plants are probably the second most important element of any pond, apart from, obviously, water. See I did not mention soil at all. This is because soil isn’t necessary for you to grow plants in your ponds. Gravels are, believe it or not, a better choice for growing plants than soil. You should choose gravel…
Can A Pond Have Too Much Oxygen?
Whether you have fish in your ponds or not, oxygen is the most important element of a pond. Water with insufficient oxygen levels is unhealthy for the plants and fish in the ponds. So, many pond owners overcompensate by adding too much aeration. This is where things go wrong. Excessive aeration may result in the…
