Download or read book A Fishkeeper s Guide to Garden Ponds written by David Papworth and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1984-01 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fishkeepers Guide to Water Gardening written by Derek Lambert and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Garden Ponds written by David Papworth and published by . This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Garden Pond written by Roseanne D. Conrad and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 1998-03-18 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roseanne Conrad, publisher and editor-in-chief of "Pondkeeper Magazine", addresses all readers need to know--including pond maintenance and stock selection--about keeping and enjoying a garden pond. Photos.
Download or read book A Popular Guide to Garden Ponds written by and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1992 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive advice guide on building and maintaining a garden pond.
Download or read book The Complete Practical Fishpond Book written by Lloyd Mathews and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My aim in this book is to give essential advice on all the main aspects of freshwater garden fish ponds. I have tried to include some of the science of ponds while keeping the information easy to understand. Each chapter begins with an outline of the main points of the topic. Each point is then expanded on.My experience with ponds has mainly been in the warm temperate climate in Perth, Western Australia. The principles for fish ponds are similar worldwide but warm temperate climates like that of Perth intensify some of the problems in ponds. This book will therefore be particularly useful to pond owners in sunny climates. The book begins with pond design, starting with the position of the pond in the garden. I discuss the consequences of different pond sizes and depths, and of natural and artificial ponds. I talk about the advantages of a dual pond system. I give guidelines for these and for self-cleaning ponds. I also say why I recommend designing the pond with a sump, overflow, leaf skimmer, and automatic top-up valve. Lastly, I give my colour preference for the pond bottom and sides. Next, I advise on pond construction. Ponds can be built with concrete, bricks, rigid polyethylene, fibreglass or liners. I write about my experiences with ponds made from each of these materials and also my preferences for pipework materials.In the following chapter, I recommend various pumps, filters (including ultraviolet clarifiers), water features, underwater lights and copper ionizers. Choosing the right equipment will give you the right effect for the lowest cost and for the least effort. The chapter on fish gives information on types of fish, especially goldfish and koi. I advise on when a new pond is ready for fish and on the number of fish a pond can support. I give information on the handling, transporting, and feeding of fish, and on diseases and predators.The next chapter delivers general information on water plants, why you should have them and their role in the ecology of the pond. Plants provide shade, oxygen, food, habitat and cover from predators. They filter toxins and excessive nutrients from the water. I give advice on keeping plants, including information on fertilizer and pests.Finally, I give recommendations for pond maintenance including a routine. My advice is directed at pumps, filters, pond cleanliness, exchanging water and maintaining the pH and hardness. The maintenance is largely directed at algae control. I discuss the various forms of nuisance algae and control methods for microalgae, blanket weed, and slime algae. Other advice includes information on water testing and water treatments. Maintaining good water quality is fundamental to the success of any fish pond. "Good" water quality means the water's suitability for its proposed purpose. Water quality is affected by every aspect of a pond, from its design and construction to its pumps, filters and maintenance. Each chapter of this book tells how each aspect of the pond affects the water. Every fish pond is different. The solutions to one pond's problems may be very different to another pond's.
Download or read book Garden Ponds written by Dennis Kelsey-Wood and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this colorful Garden Ponds Made Easy title, authors Dennis Kelsey-Wood and Tom Barthell have provided an essential guide for first-time pond enthusiasts. The authors outline all of the considerations for starting out with a new pond, including determining the site, style, size of the pond, and deciding on the construction of the pond (whether preformed, concrete, or fiberglass). Garden Ponds offers a chapter on water which discusses water chemistry factors, volume of the pond, and pond surface. Other important factors involve the aeration, filtration, drainage, and maintenance of a clean (algae-free) pond. Special features, including waterfalls, fountains, and watercourses, electricity, and landscaping are addressed in detail, all accompanied by color photographs and drawings. A chapter on pond construction details every step of the project from creating a blueprint to securing the foundation. The infinite choices involved with stocking the pond with fish and plants can be overwhelming for the first-time pond owner, and the authors give excellent advice about making smart choices for a harmonious, beautiful garden pond. A special chapter on seasonal pond care gives the pond keeper recommendations for maintaining the pond all year long. Resources and glossary included.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Building Backyard Ponds Fountains and Waterfalls for Homeowners written by Melissa Samaroo and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are looking to create a lush outdoor paradise, complete with waterfalls and fish-filled ponds, or you simply want a conservative balcony fountain, this book can show you how to build your own backyard escape no matter your budget.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Creating a Garden Pond and Year round Maintenance written by Graham Quick and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 2000 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four photo-filled volumes in this brand-new series present aquarium enthusiasts with virtually all the facts they need to create beautiful and healthful environments for fish and other aquatic life. Dazzling color photographs with detailed, informative captions and step-by-step instructions will quickly turn beginners into capable aquarium hobbyists, while providing advice and ideas that will inspire experienced fish keepers to add variety and interest to their tanks and ponds. Handsomely laid-out pages present essential information at a glance. More than 200 stunning color photos in every volume.An outdoor fish pond adds real beauty to any yard setting. This book covers all important aspects of pond maintenance: construction, choosing the right fish and aquatic plants, and more.
Download or read book The Simple Guide to Garden Ponds written by Terry Anne Barber and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great book for first-time pond keepers to learn from and grow with from an author who is especially in tune with what pond keepers want and need to know. It's written to make all aspects of pond-keeping simple and enjoyable, from deciding on a pond to building it, stocking it, planting it and maintaining it. Nearly 150 full-color photos help take pond enthusiasts through all stages of consideration and completion. The "Simple Guide" format features lots of photos, tips, sidebars checklists and charts to make finding and using information simple. Extensive resources and a detailed index for further ease of use.
Download or read book An Essential Guide to Choosing Your Pond Fish and Aquatic Plants written by Graham Quick and published by Barron's Educational Series. This book was released on 2000 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four photo-filled volumes in this brand-new series present aquarium enthusiasts with virtually all the facts they need to create beautiful and healthful environments for fish and other aquatic life. Dazzling color photographs with detailed, informative captions and step-by-step instructions will quickly turn beginners into capable aquarium hobbyists, while providing advice and ideas that will inspire experienced fish keepers to add variety and interest to their tanks and ponds. Handsomely laid-out pages present essential information at a glance. More than 200 stunning color photos in every volume.With photos and detailed descriptions, this book describes the wide variety of available freshwater fish that are suitable for outdoor garden ponds in temperate climates.
Download or read book The Tub Pond Handbook written by Ted Coletti and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-24 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PAPERBACK EDITION:The beauty and novelty of a backyard pond is on the wish list of people from all walks of life. But the required space, landscaping, logistics, maintenance, and expense drives many away from this dream. The solution is the freestanding container pond or water garden, also known as a tub or patio pond. If you are plagued by a black thumb, this is no-fail gardening. If you are an aquarist, take your hobby outside to breed and maintain interesting fishes and other aquatic life with minimal effort and fast grow-out..........Written by the hobby's leading voice on "summer tubbing," for the past 20 years, The Tub Pond Handbook (2nd Edition-Revised) is the most comprehensive guide to date on the subject. Topics include: advantages vs traditional ponds and fishrooms; tub selection and preparation; design ideas; extensive plant and fish suggestions with planting and breeding methods; pest control; timetables for setup, teardown, and maintenance; and working with natural temperatures, light, and water to create a biologically balanced low maintenance container pond with no moving parts (except the fish). At 150 pages with over 100 COLOR images (many new and enlarged for the 2nd Edition), The Tub Pond Handbook will inspire, instruct, and be a handy reference source for container and patio pond hobbyists for years to come..........ABOUT THE 2ND EDITION:* more photos* larger plant and fish photos* re-edited and updated text............OTHER EDITIONS:E-Book available at lower price with purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07383CHRS..........ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Ted Coletti is a well-known aquarist, water gardener, writer, and club speaker from the Northeast United States. A hobbyist for over 30 years, he was a Contributing Editor and Columnist at Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine. He is a member of the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society, Founder of the Northeast Fish Tub & Water Garden Study Group, Editor of the American Livebearer Association Journal, Founder of the Aquarium Hobby Historical Society, and Master Breeder and Expert Grower at the North Jersey Aquarium Society. He maintains over two dozen tub ponds on his property. This is his second book.
Download or read book Stocking the Garden Pool A Guide to the Selection and Establishment of Plants and Fish for the Garden Pool written by Anon. and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fourth instalment of the "Ditchfield's Little Wonder Book" series, "Stocking the Garden Pond". It deals chiefly with adding, fostering, and maintaining aquatic life in a garden pond, with helpful advice and diagrams throughout. This handy volume will be of utility to existing and prospective pond owners alike, and it would make for a great addition to collections of gardening literature. Contents include: "Introduction", "Plant Pockets", "Preparing the Compost", "True Aquatic Plants", "Surfacing Plants", "Marginal Bog Plants", "Floating Plants", "Indigenous Fish", "Cultivated Varieties", "Feeding Pond Fish", "Breeding Gold Fish", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.
Download or read book The Tub Pond Handbook BxW Edition written by Ted Coletti and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-24 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BxW EDITION: The beauty and novelty of a backyard pond is on the wish list of people from all walks of life. But the required space, landscaping, logistics, maintenance, and expense drives many away from this dream. The solution is the freestanding container pond or water garden, also known as a tub or patio pond. If you are plagued by a black thumb, this is no-fail gardening. If you are an aquarium hobbyist (or just want fish without the tank), you can take your hobby outside to breed or maintain interesting fishes and other aquatic life with minimal effort. Written by the hobby's leading voice on "summer tubbing," The Tub Pond Handbook is the most comprehensive guide to date on the subject. Topics covered include: philosophy and advantages to container ponding; tub selection and preparation; plant and fish selection, care and propagation; design ideas; pest control; timetables; maintenance; and working with temperature, light, and water to create a biologically balanced container pond that requires little maintenance and no moving parts (except the fish). At 180 pages with over 100 images (color in E-Book and Color Editions). The Tub Pond Handbook will inspire, instruct, and be a handy reference source for container and patio pond hobbyists for years to come....OTHER EDITIONS AVAILABLE: FULL COLOR PAPERBACK EDITIONCOLOR E-BOOK KINDLE EDITION...ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Ted Coletti is an established aquarist, water gardener, and hobby writer. For over 20 years, he has educated and presented programs on tub ponds, water gardening, and outdoor fish breeding. A former Contributing Editor and Columnist at Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine, he speaks at conventions and local societies around the United States. Dr. Coletti is a member of the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society, Founder of the Northeast Fish Tub & Water Garden Study Group, Editor of the American Livebearer Association Journal, Founder of the Aquarium Hobby Historical Society, and Master Breeder and Expert Grower at the North Jersey Aquarium Society. He maintains over two dozen tub ponds on his property. This is his second book.
Download or read book The Living Pond written by Helen Nash and published by Sterling. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidance from the right fish and climate to basic water chemistry Beautiful step-by-step photography Classification of fish and their specific requirements Advice on maintenance and installation
Download or read book Hobbyist Guide to Successful Pond Keeping written by David Pool and published by Tetra Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete guide yet published on planning, designing, and creating a water garden
Download or read book The Living Pond written by Helen Nash and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Warm and wonderful advice.”—Ponds Magazine. “A pond’s tranquil surface of lily pads and lotus blossoms can conceal a surprisingly fecund realm teeming with fish, frogs, turtles, and other aquatic creatures—if you know what to do. Nash’s encyclopedic guide is geared to maximizing your success.”—Booklist.
