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CROSCILL BEDDING
Croscill Bedding is basically a very rich bedding style. People like using Croscill Bedding as it looks very elite and can add to your bedroom’s overall look. There are several bedding stores where one can get Croscill Bedding materials. Using Croscill Bedding materials has become more of trend. ... continueBOAT SALVAGE PARTS
There are many shops in the country where one can get best deal of the Boat Salvage Parts. One can get to know more about Boat Salvage Parts from various Boat shops selling Boat Salvage Parts. One can also get information about Boat Salvage Parts from Internet. In case one is buying Boat Salvage Parts then he should buy after doing a lot of research about the quality of Boat Salvage Parts. ... continueLiner Disciples: Not Eating Their Own Dog Food
After spending some time reading the Piranha Press (water garden forums), I am scared to wade into the water [Forum] or even \"get my feet wet.\" Good grief, talk about \"eating their own\". . . Where is the loyalty, appreciation, gratitude, dedication, camaraderie and \"family pride\" pride? ... continueWater Feature Forums-Oh My!
As of late, I have discovered that sharing my bias towards pond liners with a forum full of pond liner installers is something like trying to pass out Bibles at a porn convention! ... continueWant a Koi Pond? Get a Clue
I had a pond once, and you couldn\'t see the fish for the algae. Someone said to use algaecide, and somebody else said to get a U.V. Someone said to get more plants, and someone else said I had too many fish for the size of my pond. No problem...a crane ate half of them and last month a raccoon ate the rest. Someone said I need a scarecrow sprinkler or a pond net. I asked, What for? I don\'t have fish any more, only lots of mosquitoe larvae... ... continueKoi Pond: Which Pump to Use
One major drawback of sump pumps that the liner pond industry does not share with their clients is that they are literally energy sponges. But then, that is not the only thing they forget to mention to their usually innocent and unsuspecting clients... ... continueKoi Pond or Pondless Waterfall: Where Do I Begin?
Have you thought about A Water Feature? Is it true that a water feature will add equity to my home? What about a swimming pool? Doesn\'t a pond require a lot of upkeep? What is the average cost? Do I need a building permit? Do I have to have fish? We travel a lot! What is the single most important first step in building a water feature? What about equipment? Should I get koi fish and a turtle? Where should I place my pond and waterfall? All these questions can be addressed with two words: Plan & Design! ... continuePonds & Waterfalls: Layout & Excavation
Layout is the most important phase of the entire project. I have heard many complaints from disappointed clients after they had a chance to get used to their new addition to the landscape. \"I only wish we had made it bigger, made it deeper, added an island, made it longer and constructed a bridge, built it closer to the house, installed a larger water pump for the waterfall - or - built the waterfall higher or wider.\" ... continuePondless Waterfalls: Concrete vs. Pond Liner
The get-rich-quick factor in the pond liner industry has forced up the price of pond liner kits to equal the cost of concrete construction. If you search for the truth about concrete ponds and waterfalls from reading the literature of the greed-driven liner pond industry, you will not find it. Why? Because if the truth be known, no one in their right mind would invest good, hard-earned money in a pond liner! ... continuePondless Waterfalls: Why Pondless?
A pondless waterfall is the answer to many problems in our diverse world. No pond, no maintenance! Another positive benefit of a pondless waterfall is the money that is saved. If you do not have a pond, less material and labor is required in the construction. ... continueKoi Pond: Finding a Contractor - 18 Important Things to Know
Because there is such a wide range of information to be learned on this topic of koi pond and waterfall construction and so much technical information out there, you may decide to seek professional assistance to complete part or all of the water features. Before you proceed, here are 18 extremely important facts you should know... ... continueKoi Pond: Fish or No Fish?
If a pond has a waterfall to aerate the water, fish will produce waste that is broken down by nitrifying bacteria into nitrate nitrogen, and water plants will use the nitrogen and thrive. In turn, the fish eat the algae and small water insects that live on the rocks and plant roots. And those bugs eat other smaller bugs that eat microscopic bugs that eat bad bacteria bugs. This is called the nitrogen cycle. A properly balanced pond like this will pretty much take care of itself... ... continueKoi Pond: Oxygen Levels
Adequate oxygen is essential for the health and survival of your koi fish and other pond creatures. As pond life utilizes the oxygen content of the water, it needs to be replaced. Oxygen enters the water where these two contact each other – primarily at the koi pond\'s surface. That is why a waterfall is such a vital adjunct to your water feature. ... continueKoi Pond: Filter vs. Fish
The size of the bio-filter used in a koi pond is in direct proportion to the number of fish per gallon. The more fish, the more waste and the bigger the filter that is needed. Do you really need a filter? Not necessarily on the small ones... ... continueKoi Pond: Is pH Important?
Koi Pond: Is pH Important? It can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish! Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in koi ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains over 8.5 for any length of time, the koi fish will become stressed or diseased. ... continueKoi Pond: Water Chemistry
The most basic conditions of your koi pond water chemistry are the pH factor (which stands for potential Hydrogen) and water hardness. These factors alone can determine the life or death of your koi pond\'s inhabitants... ... continueKoi Pond: Biological Filters
Contrary to common belief, biological filters do not process or filter the solid waste of fish in your koi pond. They continue to build up and putrefy, creating a breeding ground for harmful species of heterotrophic bacteria which are pathogenic to koi fish. As stated, the biological filtration process utilizes Nitrosomonas bacteria to break down ammonia into nitrite and nitrobacter, further converting nitrites into nitrates, which is less harmful to koi fish... ... continueKoi Pond: Dispelling Myths About Concrete
What do some liner promoters and salesmen say about professional pond installations using concrete & rebar, plus mortar for the rocks? Is it true? ... continueKoi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered
Question: What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? Answer: In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can\'t wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water, the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. ... continuePond Liners: The Hole Story
This article talks about the importance of planning your water garden in advance and how costly it can become if you don\'t, what it can end up costing by trying to save money, having a pond liner installed by an inexperienced contractor. What can happen if you install the wrong equipment. This article could save you thousands. ... continueFirst Previous listings 41 to 60 of 98 Next Last