WQSII - Water Quality Science International

ZIP… as fast as it sounds

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:16:07 +0000

Our new product “ZIP” acts just like the name indicates it starts and cleans in a ZIP. The new ZIP is available for Water Gardens, Freshwater Aquariums and Salt Water Aquariums.

Water Garden Location

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:24:48 +0000

Next, decide on the location of your water garden. Most people prefer to build their gardens close to their homes for easy enjoyment. Water gardens are attractive to wildlife such as birds and butterflies, so try to place the garden where you will be able to sit and enjoy it.

For easier maintenance, try not to place the garden too close to trees – the leaves will fall into it and you will have to clean the debris more often. Leaves will clog filters and pumps and can damage fish and other plant life. In addition, the water will need to be refilled; placing the garden near the water hose makes good sense.

Remember that plants such as water lilies require four to six hours of direct sunlight a day, so base the positioning upon the type of plant life you want to inhabit your garden. Shade is fine for koi gardens and other fish only ponds.

What Kind of Water Garden

admin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:23:09 +0000

The first step to creating your own water garden is to decide on the type of garden you want. Would you like the garden to be a home for aquatic life such as goldfish, koi or plants, or will your garden’s purpose be aesthetic only and contain a waterfall? A typical water garden is home to both goldfish and plants; a koi pond is set up primarily for the health of the fish and tends to limit the amount of plant life you can have in the garden.