When planning to make a fish pond, it would be better if you understand how to take care of one before executing your plans.
If you live in an area where it is freezing cold or where the temperature is usually low, it is good to make a fish pond that is thirty to fifty inches deep. This way, the fish can stay at the bottom of the water weather conditions are not favorable. But the most effective way to keep the fish pond environment warm is to place an electrical device called de-icer that functions as a heater. This is one device that is very useful especially during winter. It keeps the water from the surface of the pond from getting frozen. Another way of keeping the fish pond warm during winter is to provide plastic cover with small holes in it to allow air to enter.
It is a must to get a pond filter to make sure the water is clean enough for fish to survive. There are many pond filters available in the market and you can actually opt to use a solar powered pond filter if you want to cut back on your electricity bill and if you want to save the environment from further harm produced by the burning of fossil. Always keep in mind to regularly check your pond filter. Along with checking it, you should also clean or change the filter as often as needed. It all depends on how big your pond, how many fish there are and the season.
If your pond is situated in a garden or in a place where there are plants and trees, you will be needing a net to keep the leaves, flowers, debris and twigs from falling into the pond.
You also need to know how and what to feed your fish. Remember that their appetite is different from us. Avoid feeding biscuits, rice and bread to your fish. Buy from your local pet shop.
Water pollution is one perpetrator that can cause health complications to fish. Thus, make sure that what you place inside the pond will not cause any pollution. If you have other pets at home like cats and dogs, make sure that they do not throw stuff in the water or urinate in it.
Solar pond fountains can help you save energy cost. For an enchanting look of your fish pond you can add lake fountains.
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