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Are Japanese Trapdoor Snails Good for Ponds? Benefits, Care & Tips
POND SNAIL FAQ Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Japanese Trapdoor Snails and the role they play in a
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Should I add grass carp to my pond?
The use of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) for controlling aquatic vegetation is subject to strict regulations due to environmental concerns.
Fish Care
How to Stop Mink & Other Predators from Eating Your Fish
For many pond owners our fish have become amazing pets and companions. You have dozens of fish that you’ve spent
Pond Wildlife
Are Snails Good for Your Pond?
Snails are the slow, slimy soldiers slaying sludge in your pond. Pond owners and aquarium keepers alike have turned to
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Why Are Spring Peepers So Loud?
United States Geological Survey Hearing a chirping chorus of spring peepers means winter is on its way out. Their unmistakable
Winter Pond Care
How Do Pond Turtles Survive the Winter?
Many turtles can survive the winter in your Pennsylvania pond. Just like koi and goldfish enter a state called torpor,
Pond Wildlife
9 Fun Facts about Dragonflies
They flit like hummingbirds through the air, touching down briefly on a lilypad or piece of driftwood before zooming off
Pond Wildlife
Pond Friends: Meet the Green Frog
That’s not a banjo player you hear in your pond. It’s probably just a Green Frog. Northern Green Frogs (Rana
Pond Wildlife
Pond Friends: Meet the American Toad
Have you ever heard a long, ringing call resonate from around your pond? If so, some American Toads might have
Before You Buy
Do Ponds Attract Mosquitos?
A properly designed pond ecosystem with skimmers and waterfalls should not attract mosquitoes. That might sound crazy, but it’s true!
Fish Care
How to Stop Herons & Other Predators from Eating Your Fish
It’s a pond owner’s worst nightmare. You have dozens of fish that you’ve spent years raising into beautiful, beloved pets.