In the last couple of articles we discussed water quality and what to do if your pond has too much algae. A pond is like a mini eco-system of its own and because of this any changes to the pond environment can cause quite dramatic changes very quickly. That is why it is always a good idea to keep on top of your pond maintenance and never neglect a problem that continues to rear its ugly head.

So my pond seems fine but why does the water always look so muddy? As every pond owner knows having crystal clear water is not only practically unachievable, it is also not a great environment for your fish to live in. Muddy water is likely to be caused by the activity of your fish, koi especially like rooting though the silt and sediment at the bottom of your pond which is why you pond looks dirty. You can add flocculating agents to your pond that will make the sediment sink back to the bottom of the pond but if the sediment is not removed then the problem will quickly reoccur.

A pond has many inhabitants and keeping them all happy is a difficult job, but when you are happy with the overall outcome keeping a garden pond it is a very satisfying hobby.