Besides regular maintenance and a proper Filtration system w UV sterilization for algae control, pond plants are a great option that are often overlooked. Plants suck up nutrients from the water to grow. They reduce nitrates and other nutrients which feed algae growth. So lower nutrients means less algae. It’s why water changes are crucial. But is a bit hard to do a …
Congrats! You got yourself a pond! Looks amazing right? Now lets make sure it stays that way. So here are a few key best practices every new pond owner should know about, A: Create and maintain a regular service schedule: We cant stress this enough 😀 Above all else, you have to dedicate the time …
What is it and why do you need it? Simply put, the Easy Pro “Pump Pro-Tector” is a nylon mesh bag with an internal wall composed of polyester filter media. And its one of the easiest ways to keep pumps running smoother and longer i ponds and fountains which do not employ a standard filtration system. This …
I was recently perusing the showroom of one of our local fountain depot, eavesdropping (like i always do) on some of the conversations between customers and the staff around me and I realized that there’s something missing. It seems that no one ever tells the customer what to actually expect after they’ve installed their new …
Reef Playground Pro Tip # 459: If you have a pond, you should probably have a UV sterilizer on it. Here’s a lil somethin somethin on the importance of a uv sterilizer for your pond. If you’re not familiar with what a UV sterilizer is or does, here’s the quick scoop:A UV sterilizer …
Hey everyone, We come across a lot of cloudy, murky, and just plain dirty aquariums that here at Reef Playground. Everything from nano 10 gallon community up to 4k shark tanks with clients that differ just as widely. And what we’ve come to figure out is that the success or failure of any aquarium is …
