Do not overfeed your fish. Uneaten food turns into ammonia, polluting the pond. Overfed fish also produce more waste, further degrading water quality.
Feed your fish on the side opposite the sump, in controlled amounts, based on the number of fish, once every two days (or at most, once daily). The recommended daily amount is 2-3% of the biomass during summer and around 10g in winter per kilogram of fish.
Avoid overstocking fish. Although fish are essential for the pond’s biological balance and water movement, overcrowding leads to excess waste, which causes ammonia and nitrite levels to rise uncontrollably, harming water quality and fish health.
The recommended fish quantity is 1kg of fish per cubic meter of water.
Check the source of new fish, plants, or animals before introducing them to your pond. They could carry diseases, parasites, or harmful microorganisms.
Regularly replenish water levels to maintain the pond’s health and ensure filtration equipment works effectively. Water loss due to plants, stones, and sand is common, so a float valve is essential to prevent the system from running dry and causing equipment damage.
