OASE Living Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Pond care

Fish

  1. Is there a rule of thumb to determine how many fish can be in a garden pond?
  2. Do fish need to be fed the entire year?
  3. How do determine the sex of koi?
  4. What prevents parasite infestation with koi?
  5. How long does it take for a koi to get used to the new pond?

Plants

  1. What are the general conditions for pond plants?
  2. Which underwater plants are recommended for the garden pond?
  3. What makes an optimal pond floor, or what is suitable as a plant substrate?
  4. Which gravel types are recommended?
  5. Can the individual stones give off substances that are harmful to the water?
  6. Is the brief "blossoming time" of my water lily normal or is the plant sick?
  7. Which underwater plants are particularly recommended for koi?
  8. What do I need to be aware of when planting water lilies?
  9. Can normal land plant potting soil be used in the plant baskets for water plants?
  10. Do plant baskets help or hinder plant growth?
  11. Can water lilies and other floating leaf plants survive with decorative water effects?

Algae

  1. What can be done to either protect against or fight increased algae infestation
  2. What "natural methods" are available to guard against increased algae infestation?
  3. What is the easiest way to lower/regulate the pH value of a pond?
  4. What is a good and convenient remedy for string algae?
  5. Do UV bulbs really help against algae infestation; what if the pond gets a lot of sunlight?
  6. Is OASE Algae Stop harmful to animals, plants or stone?
  7. How can I test the water quality myself at home?

Ecological Questions

  1. Why does foam form on watercourses? How can it be prevented?
  2. What could cause unusually high water loss?
  3. How can pond mussels contribute to water clarification, and what needs to be considered when integrating them in the pond?
  4. Which values should I consider to ensure a functioning eco-system for my pond?

Wintering Over

  1. What do I need to be aware of in the winter as far as pump and filtration technology are concerned?
  2. How does IceFree work?
  3. Should the goldfish spend the winter in the pond or in the cellar?
  4. Do you recommend breaking the ice for purposes of aeration?
  5. How do I get my underwater plants through the winter safely?
  6. When should the pond filter be started up after winter?
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