The get-rich-quick factor in the pond liner industry has forced up the price of pond liner kits to equal the cost of concrete construction. If you search for the truth about concrete ponds and waterfalls from reading the literature of the greed-driven liner pond industry, you will not find it. Why? Because if the truth [...]
Seven Most Asked Questions About UV Pond Filters
The filter is the heart of the pond and the UV is the Liver. 1. Is an ultraviolet light a filter? Yes, as far as the definition of filter goes. A filter is a device that removes unwanted material from liquid, gas, light or sound. Ultraviolet light removes harmful bacteria such a pathogens from the [...]
Koi Pond – Is pH Important?
…it can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish! Alkaline Koi Ponds Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains over 8.5 for any length of time, the koi fish will become stressed or diseased. Here are some helpful [...]
Koi Pond – Dispelling Myths About Concrete
What do some liner promoters and salesmen say about professional pond installations using concrete and rebar, plus mortar to hold the rocks? (1) “One problem with concrete and mortar construction is that of cement alkali leaching out for some time after construction, poisoning thpond water with high alkalinity. It also leaves unsightly white deposit [...]
Pondless Waterfall – No Filter Needed
No filter is needed in a pondless waterfall? That is correct – a properly designed pondless waterfall needs no filter. It also does not need a centipede module, snorkel vault, or pump housing. The liner industry added all of these unnecessary contraptions to their kits to drive up their profit margins. I have built hundreds [...]
How To Build A Pondless Waterfall
Definition: A pondless waterfall or “child-proof waterfall” is a waterfall that cascades into a subterranean catch basin or cistern rather than a pond. The collected water is then returned to the top of the waterfall by means of a pump system. Why Pondless? In 1984 I built what I called a “childproof” waterfall using reinforced [...]
Koi Pond & Waterfall – Top 23 Most Asked Questions Answered
Koi Pond & Waterfall Top 23 Most Asked Questions Answered Q. What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A. In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can [...]
Pond Liners – 7 Reasons Why I Don’t Use Them
1. Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as you leave it in the box, and store it in your garage. Once you place it in the ground, nature’s [...]
Koi Pond Or Pondless Waterfall – Where Do I Begin?
Have you thought about a water feature?– Is it true that a water feature will add equity to my home? What about a swimming pool? Doesn’t a pond require a lot of upkeep? What is the average cost? Do I need a building permit? Do I have to have fish? …we travel a lot! American Society [...]
AquaFill and Pondless Waterfalls: Marriage Made in Heaven
Pondless (Convertible) Waterfalls – Both Ways First known, recorded “pondless waterfall” built by WaterFalls Naturally of San Diego CA for Albert Veramontes in Fallbrook, CA (Decenber 12, 1984) Many people who are looking for a waterfall are opting in for pondless waterfalls – out of necessity, not choice. Ponds pose several challenges, [...]
Pondless Waterfalls: Concrete vs Liners
The get-rich-quick factor in the pond liner industry has forced up the price of pond liner kits to equal the cost of concrete construction. If you search for the truth about concrete ponds and waterfalls from reading the literature of the greed-driven liner pond industry, you will not find it. Why? Because if the truth [...]
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