One of the best features of landscaping ponds is their ability to provide privacy. They can even create an effect of a two-story yard if you use taller plants and rocks. When selecting an aquascape patio bowl, select a pond that features a sloping ledge where you may rest soil and plants submerged. You can then add the filter and pump above the shelf.
You should also consider using a garden pond detoxifier. It helps you to remove toxic substances from your water. Before adding fish to your landscaped garden pond, you should test the water for ammonia, nitrates and nitrites. Then only pick the ones that will not cause harm to your fish. Adding fish is a great way to increase oxygen levels in your pond, but you must remember that fish do eat and they can contaminate the water in your garden pond with their waste products.
There are two types of pond aerators available on the market, a submersible or an above ground filter system. Both systems work in similar ways, they pull the sediments from the bottom of the pond water and push it to the surface. The below ground system has the advantage of being more flexible when adding or removing fish or plants.
Adding a pond water conditioner is another important step. These conditioners not only condition the water, but help to maintain healthy levels of oxygen and other beneficial bacteria. Beneficial bacteria are what keep the fish healthy and active. If you leave fish that have overgrown in the pond for too long, they will eventually die. Adding fish and other pond creatures, such as catfish, will help to restore the balance in the water.
You need to choose the best plants to grow in your garden pond. Plants that grow well together are healthier and will provide the most benefit to your fish. Aquascape patio pond bowls are a great way to grow some very good plants in the garden. Not only do they look gorgeous, but they also give your fish shelter from the elements. Most plants are easy to maintain; just add water and they are good to go.
To start, locate a container that is large enough to hold at least four or five plant varieties. When selecting plants, pick those that like and grow well in water conditions similar to that which you find in your patio bowl. Some of the most common pond plants include watercress, ferns, water lettuce, water hyacinth and water spinach. These are easily grown in containers that are one to two feet deep. You will want to be sure that the container has sufficient light and good water drainage.
If you prefer, you can fill the container with potting soil or sand. Be sure that the bottom of the container has enough room to allow for good root space for your plants. The container water garden will need to be filled with a suitable amount of gravel so that the fish will have a secure footing when they are resting on their surface. Fish love to rest on stones and can survive even in shallow waters. Once the fish are in the proper environment they are likely to be healthy and happy.
To move water in and out of the pond, you will need a pump. Aquascaping provides a variety of benefits to your fish, both physically and chemically. For example, by creating living and breathing filters in the water, the fish can live healthier and longer. By using a pump to move water around and circulate it through the pond filter, you can enjoy the same physical benefits that you would from a biological filter. The only difference is that you do not have to wait for the pump to run as it does with a biological filter. You can simply set up a timer to move water in and out of the container water garden at any time.