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The importance of a UV Clarifier or what is commonly called an Ultra Violet Pond Light for your pond is the secret to having nice clear water. During the summer months when the sun shines a lot and things heat up, algae becomes a problem in your pond.

You may think that putting chemicals into your pond might work, however I don’t recommend them. The best and the fastest way to get rid of the algae is with a UV light. It’s unbelievable how well they clear your pond water up. It’s very simple the way they work.

UV clarifiers are simply a plastic tube that contains an Ultra Violet light bulb inside of it. It will have an intake and an outtake. All you have to do is attach some kind of pump to push the water through it and as the water passes through it, the Ultra Violet light kills the algae. Usually within a couple days you will see your water getting clearer and clearer, when eventually, you’ll be able to see the bottom of your pond.

If you’re struggling with green pond water, I highly recommend getting some kind of UV Clarifier. They come in both submersible and out of the water models. I have used both kinds in the fifteen years that I have had my pond and they both work well. Find out more about Ultra Violet Pond Filters. Bob

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Today I just want to talk to you about some neat things about having a backyard pond.  First of all, they’re pretty fun to make and build, you get to use your own imagination and make it just the way you want it.  From the size of it to the shape of it.  The satisfaction you feel when you’re done feels great.

It gives you something to do that really feels worthwhile.  Say you have a pond with fish in it, flowers around it, and plants in it.  Well you need to take care of all of those things and it’s fun to do.  You get to see everything grow including your fish.  Our big white Koi fish was only about 3 inches long when we bought her and now 15 years later, she’s well over a couple feet long and all we really do is feed her along with the other fish.

You feel proud about your backyard pond.  Your friends and neighbors will like it and any kids you bring around will be amazed when they see the fish.

The hardest part about having a pond is building it and getting it all set up.  Once you do that, it’s pretty simple to take care of.  You can find all the details about having a pond by visiting my main website Backyard-Pond-Guide.com.

These are just a few of the neat things about having a backyard pond.  Why not start one of your own today, you’ll be glad you did.  Bob

Below is a picture of my pond taken on May 31st, 2009.

You'll get a lot of enjoyment from your own backyard pond.

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Well my new Pondmaster Pond Pump has arrived and is working great.  I told you in a previous post that we had to finally breakdown and buy a new water pump that we use with our UV Filter.

We ordered a new Pondmaster Mag Drive pump (PM-7), which took about four days to arrive.  My wife hooked it up, and we were actually surprised at how powerful it is.  Below is a picture of it.

Pondmaster Mag Drive Pond Pump

The pump we had to replace was about 15 years old and we had to keep banging on it to get it to work.

As I said we bought the PM-7 which moves about 675 gallons of water per hour.  We are using it to pump the water though our external ultra violet water clarifier.  It didn’t take long for the water to start clearing up once we got it flowing again.

I really can’t say enough good things about these Mag Drive water pumps by Pondmaster.  They work great and last a long time.  Be sure to check out the Pondmaster Pond Pumps.  They come in several different sizes for whatever you may need it for and the size of your pond.  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with it.

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Hi everyone,

Now is the time of year to get your pond ready after a long winter.  This is obviously  mainly for most of us who live in a climate where it gets cold during the winter.

My wife started up our pond a couple of weeks ago.  You know rake up around the pond, reposition the stones, get the pond filter and water pumps going, and putting the pond plants back in.

She has it looking pretty darn good as you can see in the picture below.  The quality isn’t very good because she took it with a camera phone.

Our backyard pond in the spring of 2009.

As you can see she has already planted flowers that are doing really well.  I’ll get better pictures as time goes on.

We had to finally order a new water pump for our pond that we use with our UV filter.  It’s been a couple days now without the UV filter and we can see the water is getting cloudy again.  It doesn’t take long especially on sunny days.  I’ll report back once we get the pump and UV filter going again.

Ill talk to you soon again, thanks for dropping by.  Bob

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These are some summer and winter pond pictures I wanted to share with you.  The pictures were taken right around the same place from my deck.  It’s amazing what a few months difference makes.  I’ll be so glad when spring gets here.  Winter in Ohio just lasts way too long.  That little spot you see in the bottom picture is where we keep a hole in the ice to allow any gases to escape.  See ya, Bob

Our pond during the early summer of 2008.

Winter In February of 2009

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Hi everyone,

This is a request I’m asking of you.  How about sending some of your pond pictures to me so I can put them up on my site and this blog.  If you want to you can also send a little information like what part of the world you live in and how long you’ve had your pond.  I would make your own little post about you.  I think it would be kind of neat.

By doing this adds to the information I could put up about different ponds and give different ideas to people who want to build their own backyard pond, plus you can show off your pond a little.  Thanks and I appreciate it.  Bob

You can send your pictures to “pond-pictures at backyard-pond-guide.com”

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Having a backyard pond is your piece of nature.  You can use your imagination to create one just the way you want it.  You can make it big or small, but whatever it is, you can call it your own.

Get in touch with nature by having a backyard pond.

Pictured is a pond sent to me by Ron from I believe California.  I think this pond is just outstanding.  I can tell a lot of work went into it and it’s well worth it.

I would imagine living in California, he can have his pond going year round.  That sure would be nice to be able to do.  Here in Ohio, we only have a few months.

So if your a nature buff, I would highly recommend that you build your own backyard pond and enjoy what it brings with it such as flowers, plants, birds, frogs, toads, butterflies and more.  Bob

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After a hard day at work it’s nice to relax by your backyard pond.  Pull up a chair, grab a refreshment, and enjoy your pond.

Take it easy and relax by your pond.

If you like staying at home like I do, it’s nice just to go to your backyard and enjoy your pond.  Listen to the waterfall, feed your fish, work a little around the pond.  It’s a great hobby to have.  Why not give it a try?  You just might like it.  My wife calls it therapy.

The hardest part about having a pond is building it, but it’s fun to do and you can get creative.  Don’t think for one second that you can’t do it, because you can.  It’s a great place to relax by when your done.  Good luck.  Bob

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This is a really neat idea for a waterfall.  I think it looks great and I’m sure that the sound of the water is very soothing.

This is a great idea for a type of waterfall.

This picture was sent in to me from Deborah (I hope I have that right), and again I think that this is just a fantastic job on her pond.  Well done!

You know it’s amazing to me the amount of creativity people have when they design their pond.  I can’t say enough about this pond.  It’s gorgeous.  Not only the waterfall but whole pond.

You know you can have your own too, get busy!  Bob

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Having a pond in the winter can be kind of boring, however it can be pretty neat looking as you can see in the picture.

Our pond just starting to freeze over.

Some winters, the ice can get pretty thick.  It’s amazing that the fish survive the cold.  (I guess).  They just go to the bottom of the pond and just stay there.

The picture you see is of my pond at the start of winter.  Taken in mid December.  It’s just starting to freeze over and now it’ll be a few months before we can start working around again.  Oh well, we’ll just enjoy as it is now.  That’s the way it is having a pond in the winter.  Bob

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