I went to clean my filters and found worms! What are they doing there? |...
Q: I went to clean my filters and found worms! What are they doing there? Gene – Tehachapi, CA A: They’re weird looking, they’re tiny, and they’re blood-red – or at least a creamy pink color. What are...
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Q: I’ve used lava rock in my filter for years. Are bioballs really that much better? Dana – Altadena, CA A: The media you use in your filtration system matters. Just think about its purpose: To house...
View ArticleHow often are you really supposed to wash out your filter? | Decorative Ponds...
Q: How often are you really supposed to wash out your filter? Al – Greenville, RI A: The filtration system in your pond is made up of two parts: the mechanical filter and the biological filter. They...
View ArticleI’ve used lava rock in my filter for years. Are bioballs really that much...
Q: I’ve used lava rock in my filter for years. Are bioballs really that much better? Dana – Altadena, CA A: The media you use in your filtration system matters. Just think about its purpose: To house...
View ArticleI know you aren’t supposed to wash your filter, but how can I stop it from...
Q: I know you aren’t supposed to wash your filter, but how can I stop it from getting plugged? Jeannie – Omaha, NE A: Your pond filter is home to countless natural, beneficial bacteria that break...
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