Still water breeds algae. Moving water prevents stagnation and boosts oxygen levels. Lack of circulation allows debris to settle at the bottom, creating a breeding ground for unwanted growth. Some ways to improve circulation: Install a fountain or waterfall. Use an air pump orbubbler. Introduce o...
Ok, we know this article’s title suggests that we are providing “easy” tips, but raking your pond is a great way to remove algae, debris, and muck. If you have a larger pond, consider heading out with your rake once per week to remove the debris. A pond rake is inexpensive, ...
So, do yourself a favor. If you plan to use clay pots in your aquarium, remove the entire bottom of the base. Alternatively use anaquarium-safe glueto plug the holes with rocks or seal them with silicone (make sure that it’s anaquarium safe silicon.) Your fish will thank you!
Add a water agitator or aerator. This can be a fountain, a bubbler or anything else that keeps the water moving. Stagnant water promotes algae growth and invites mosquitoes. Movement in the water infuses it with more oxygen, keeping it cleaner. Step 3 Add a natural birdbath additive to th...
Build A Hidden Water Feature Statues, vases, disappearing fountains and rock fountains are becoming popular backyard focal points. Just go to any garden shop and you’ll see dozens of options for Koi ponds, waterfalls and basin fountains. Installing a di
It is often illegal to remove a bird’s nest from the roof, under the Migratory Bird Act. This law protects all migratory birds, their nests and eggs from transport of any kind unless you have a license to move them. The Canadian equivalents of this law are the Migratory Birds Convention...
provide does not so much involve removing impurities from the water as it does consuming the nutrients that algae would otherwise use, so the greener and hardier the plants you use, the better. The plants also remove phosphorous, which is an important algae nutrient, and they oxygenate the ...
Many people choose to remove filters and pumps entirely when it gets cold outside to prevent them from freezing and cracking. Without a filter pump, you'll need an alternate method of keeping water from becoming stagnant. Use a temporary fountain kit to cycle water in the pond. If the wint...
TheFunerary StormandIcebound Oathachievements come separately yet originate from the same boss. Unfortunately, they do not come easy and need more attention and patience to obtain. Travelers will first have to unlockthe new Fontaine boss, Icewind Suite, near the Fo...
2. Unplug from All Sources of News “Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace.” — Robert J. Sawyer It took me a long time to see it, but the news was my single biggest source of anxiety. The websites I was reading each day talked non-stop about crime...