Pond care with natural products

A lovingly landscaped pond turns any garden into something very special. However, garden owners should always keep in mind that a pond is also a lot of work. Especially pond maintenance can be a challenge. If neglected, algae and murky water do not take long to appear. To prevent this, there are natural pond care products. These keep the water clean without harming pond inhabitants or the environment.

Garden ponds are susceptible to contaminant

A garden pond forms a small, enclosed ecosystem. Especially when fish inhabit the pond, it can very easily become unbalanced. Nutrient residues, feces from pond inhabitants and dead parts of aquatic plants lead to contaminants.

This promotes the growth of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria. In addition, this also allows algae to spread to a greater extent in the pond. This not only looks unsightly, but sooner or later also leads to the spread of fish diseases.

Why a pond requires a filter

To keep the pond ecosystem in balance, it is necessary to ensure good water values. Therefore, usually the garden pond must be equipped with a suitable filter. The pond water is pumped through the filter. In the process, dirt particles, excess nutrients and bacteria are removed.

The pond filter usually consists of mechanical and biological filter components. Mechanical filtration captures dirt particles from the water. Biological filtration is used to remove bacteria and excess nutrients.

When choosing a pond filter, it is important to consider the size of the pond and the size of the fish stock. Basically, the larger the pond and the more fish live in it, the stronger the filter should be.

Frequent water changes can be harmful to the garden pond

Regular water changes are the preferred means of improving water quality for many pond owners. In practice, however, this method of pond maintenance does more harm than good. This is mainly because pond water contains both harmful and beneficial bacteria.

If the water is constantly changed, these bacterial cultures are also disturbed in the process. This leads to an increasing expansion of algae and a significant deterioration of the water values. With frequent water changes, pond owners achieve exactly the opposite of what they actually aim for.

Where does the algae in the pond come from?

Algae are just part of life to a certain extent. Under certain circumstances, however, they can take over. Too much algae not only detracts from the appearance of the pond. In addition, they can also be harmful to pond inhabitants and cause oxygen deficiency in the water, for example.

Algae growth can be stimulated by too many fish in the pond and by direct sunlight in summer. Apart from this, high phosphate content in the tap water with which the pond is filled, for example, as well as decomposing remains of fish food or parts of plants can also contribute to the spread of algae in the pond.

What helps against algae growth? 

There are several ways to control algae growth. Some types of algae can be controlled quite well using water fleas. However, sometimes it may also be necessary to remove algae with a net or brush.

Another way to combat algae in the garden pond is to use an algae remover. It is best if it contains natural active ingredients. This is better for the environment and for the health of the fish in the pond.

Effective pond care without chemicals

Appropriate pond care products make a crucial contribution to improving water quality, balancing the garden pond ecosystem and ensuring fish health. Pond care is most effective when natural products, such as those from Aquaris, are used.

The brand's product range includes algae remover, pond silt remover and filter starter. Because chemical ingredients are dispensed with, the environmental friendliness is optimal. The natural products are highly effective in pond care, allowing garden owners to permanently enjoy a carefully designed pond.