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All About Ponds

Answers questions about the stages in the life of a pond and about the plants and animals that may be found in and around ponds. by Jane Rockwell

Troll Communications Llc, January 1, 1984, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: Answers questions about the stages in the life of a pond and about the plants and animals that may be found in and around ponds.

Animals in Rivers and Ponds

Describes frogs, insects, birds, beavers, fish and other animals that make their homes underwater in rivers and ponds
Heinemann/Raintree, October 1, 1987, cover price $15.96 | About this edition: Describes frogs, insects, birds, beavers, fish and other animals that make their homes underwater in rivers and ponds

Better Homes and Gardens Water Gardens: How to Create Beautiful Fountains, Ponds and Streams

Provides instruction on building and maintaining fountains, ponds, and streams, and discusses ways to develop an ecosystem by attracting wildlife, stocking fish, and planting certain plants.

Paperback - Better Homes & Gardens Books, January 1, 2001, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Provides instruction on building and maintaining fountains, ponds, and streams, and discusses ways to develop an ecosystem by attracting wildlife, stocking fish, and planting certain plants.

Building Garden Ponds

Book Description: Adding a garden pond, pool, or stream can be one of the most rewarding outdoor projects homeowners can complete, and more homeowners are joining the ranks of those who flock to creative, do-it-yourself yard and garden projects.With the weekend landscaper in mind, pond designer and builder Bryan Hirst helps readers create their own backyard masterpieces...read more by Bryan Hirst

Paperback: Voyageur Pr, January 1, 2004, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Adding a garden pond, pool, or stream can be one of the most rewarding outdoor projects homeowners can complete, and more homeowners are joining the ranks of those who flock to creative, do-it-yourself yard and garden projects.

Catfish Ponds & Lily Pads: Creating and Enjoying a Family Pond

Product Description: Riotte explains siting a pond, maintaining water quality, troubleshooting, stocking with fish, plus plenty of old-time fishing lore and scrumptious fresh fish recipes. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description) by Louise Riotte

Paperback: Storey Books, January 4, 1997, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Riotte explains siting a pond, maintaining water quality, troubleshooting, stocking with fish, plus plenty of old-time fishing lore and scrumptious fresh fish recipes.

Earth Ponds A to Z: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

Defines more than two hundred terms associated with the building and maintenance of earth ponds, including structural elements, water treatments, environmental issues, and landscaping. by Tim Matson; Frank Fretz (illustrator)

Paperback: 1st edition (Countryman Pr, February 1, 2003), cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Defines more than two hundred terms associated with the building and maintenance of earth ponds, including structural elements, water treatments, environmental issues, and landscaping.

Formal Ponds and Water Gardens

Book Description: Formal gardens are always designed with an eye to symmetry and proportion. This book instructs on how to achieve these qualities while also integrating water features into the garden. These handsome, instructively illustrated "how-to" books cover a wide array of imaginative water garden concepts...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description) by Philip Swindells

Paperback: Barrons Educational Series Inc, May 1, 2002, cover price $9.95 About this edition: Formal gardens are always designed with an eye to symmetry and proportion.

Garden Ponds: Basic Pond Setup And Maintenance

Book Description: From the Publisher of Aquarium Fish Magazine: Transform your backyard into an oasis of beauty and tranquility. This latest volume in the Made EasyTM series will help you create the garden pond you have always dreamed of - The authors explain how to choose a pond location, determine which style of pond complements your home, draw up a blueprint, and pick out the right equipment...read more by Dennis Kelsey-Wood; Tom Barthel

Hardcover: Bowtie Pr, May 1, 2006, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: From the Publisher of Aquarium Fish Magazine: Transform your backyard into an oasis of beauty and tranquility.

Howell Beginner's Guide to Garden Ponds

Shows how to design and build a pond, recommends suitable plants and fish, and offers advice on maintaining a pond or pool by Brian Robinson; Dennis Kelsey-Wood (editor)

Hardcover: Howell Book House, March 1, 1986, cover price $4.95 | About this edition: Shows how to design and build a pond, recommends suitable plants and fish, and offers advice on maintaining a pond or pool

Ortho All About Building Waterfalls, Ponds, And Streams

Book Description: A practical, easy-to-understand guide to adding both still (ponds) and moving (waterfalls and streams) water features to any garden.Includes complete, easy-to-follow instructions on designing, establishing, and caring for a variety of eye-pleasing water projects...read more by Denny Schrock (editor)

Paperback: Ortho Books, January 10, 2006, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A practical, easy-to-understand guide to adding both still (ponds) and moving (waterfalls and streams) water features to any garden.

The Pond Owner's Problem Solver: Practical and Expert Advice on Designing, Stocking and Managing Ponds

Book Description: Ponds and water gardens make up one of the fastest growing sectors of the aquatic hobby industry. "The Pond Owner's Problem Solver" provides clear solutions to 450 of the most common problems in creating and maintaining ponds and water gardens...read more by John Dawes

Hardcover: Tetra Pr, April 1, 1999, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Ponds and water gardens make up one of the fastest growing sectors of the aquatic hobby industry.

The Pond Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing, Building, Improving and Maintaining Ponds and Water Features

Book Description: Imagine building a waterfall, romantic fountain, or beautiful pond in your own backyard. All you’ll need is a vision, and this wonderfully simple, detailed do-it-yourself reference. From design and planning through to construction and maintenance, here are complete instructions for turning your ideas to reality...read more by Alan Bridgewater; Gill Bridgewater

Paperback: New Holland Pub Ltd, January 1, 2004, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Imagine building a waterfall, romantic fountain, or beautiful pond in your own backyard.

Ponds & Fountains: Step-By-Step Projects

Detailed, full-color illustrations, photographs, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions show homeowners how to plan, design, build, and maintain a garden pond or fountain, covering everything from how to select the right water feature for each landscape, to choosing plants and fish, to caring for one's project. Original. (view table of contents) by Creative Homeowners Press (editor); James Barrett; Laura Tringali; David Schiff; Fran J. Donegan

Paperback: Creative Homeowner Pr, December 28, 2002, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Detailed, full-color illustrations, photographs, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions show homeowners how to plan, design, build, and maintain a garden pond or fountain, covering everything from how to select the right water feature for each landscape, to choosing plants and fish, to caring for one's project.

The relationship between fish, air, light and water.

Light and nutrients in the water stimulate plant growth which uses nitrogen and co2 and produces oxygen. Fish waste products are nutrients and are broken down into harmless forms of nitrogen and used in the process.

Plants in an aquarium act as a natural filter. The challenge is to balance the needs of plants with the needs of the fish - and not to end up with a tank of green water. Larger more attractive plants inhibit the growth of single cell algae which cause green water.

A UV sterilizer will kill single cell algae. The amount and frequency of harvesting of plants & fish is determined by monitoring the appearance of the aquarium - crystal clear water, healthy plants & vibrant lively fish will be self-evident as will their overgrowth if observed on a regular day to day basis. nitrogen cycle