Learning which
fish pond supplies are necessary to maintain a healthy pond can
be a challenge. There are so many fish pond supplies to choose from,
it’s sometimes difficult to know what is better for your backyard
pond. In the article, pond supplies, we discussed what basic fish
pond supplies are needed. In this article, we will be discussing the
uses of some of the additional and fun fish pond supplies.
If your pond has aquatic animals in it, then you will need a filter,
a pump, biological medium, bacteria, plants, and a skimmer. These
are basic fish pond supplies that will keep your fish healthy and
your pond water clean. But among these supplies, you can find unique
and fun ways to display and enhance your pond. For example, if you
must use a pump, use a waterfall pump. Water cascading over a rock
sculpture adds so much natural beauty to a pond.
Lighting also enhances the beauty of your pond. With special submersible
lights , you can enjoy your pond in the evenings and provide a subtle
lighting effect to your garden or yard. Or you can use soft lighting
on the outside of the pond, just around the edges. This provides a
romantic and unique atmosphere for outdoor dinners.
There are other fish pond supplies that become necessary as time
goes on, though you may not need it in the beginning. Some of these
might be special autumn or winter fish food, deicers, pond nettings,
and pond vacuums. To prepare your fish pond for winter, you will want
to feed your fish a special food that is rich in nutrients. These
nutrients will prepare the fish with extra immunities against the
cold weather. A deicer is necessary to keep the water from freezing
over during winter, providing air holes for the fish to breathe and
keeping the water temperature at a safe level for the fish.
Pond netting might be necessary when it is time to do a thorough
cleaning of the pond. You would transfer the fish to a small swimming
pool or plastic bin and place the netting over the top to keep the
fish from jumping out. Pond netting will also prevent predators from
getting at the fish. A pond vacuum helps you to clean the toxic wastes
from the pond walls and the filters to allow a healthier environment
for your fish.
Other interesting and fun fish pond supplies are different kinds
of plants or ceramic animals to add variety to your waterscape. You
can add many different types of aquatic or regular plants to your
pond to emphasize the natural beauty of the area. Animals made of
ceramic or other types of materials can also be a deterrent to predators
in the area. They also help to create that natural forest scene that
you are looking for in your backyard pond.
The fish pond supplies mentioned here are just some of the many different
kinds of supplies available. When shopping, have fun and be creative.
In this way, your fish pond will be like no other in the world.