Building a Pond
Plan your pond, choose the right construction method and turn an empty piece of garden into a working fish pond.
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Build, Maintain and Enjoy a Healthy Fish Pond
Practical guides to pond construction, water quality, filtration, fish care, plants and seasonal maintenance.
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Find practical information for every stage of planning, building and caring for your pond.
Water & Filtration
Understand pond cycling, filtration, aeration and the water conditions that keep a pond healthy.
Pond Fish
Choose, stock and feed pond fish, from common goldfish and Koi carp to sturgeon.
Fish Health
Learn about common fish health problems, treatments and useful equipment for pond care.
Pond Maintenance
Keep your pond clean and working throughout the seasons with practical maintenance guides.
Pond Plants
Explore pond and garden plants that add colour, shelter and a more natural appearance to your pond.
Featured Guides
How to build a fish pond
A practical guide to planning and building a garden fish pond, with photographs from a real pond project.
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How to cycle a fish pond
Understand the nitrogen cycle and why biological filtration needs time to establish before a pond is fully stocked.
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Pond plants guide
Explore pond plants, planting areas and dozens of photographs for inspiration.
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Start with the basics and follow the pond from the first idea to long-term maintenance.
Practical Information About Garden Ponds
FishPonds.biz is a practical guide to building and caring for garden ponds. The site covers pond construction, filtration, water quality, fish, plants and seasonal maintenance.
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Life Around the Pond
Water, fish and plants turn a simple garden feature into a living landscape.
