You have had your Dallas pond for a few years and you are ready for a change.  A way to improve your pond.  Here are some ideas we have to help you make your pond look better than ever!

Dallas Fish Pond

Dallas Pond Lighting

Winter is a great time to add lights to your pond!  Lights can be used to highlight certain features in the pond, such as your waterfall or stream.  They can also be used strategically around the pond to create shadows and focus.

We offer both LED white lights and color changing lights.  The lights are both made for underwater use to really shine the light on the beauty of your pond.  You can place the lights on a timer or even use an app to change the colors on your color changing lights.

Dallas pond driftwood

Faux Driftwood

Looking for a way to make your pond look even more like nature?  Think about driftwood!  Driftwood makes a pond look natural, but it can be hard to find and pricey.  We recommend using faux driftwood instead.  It lasts a longer time than real wood and looks the same!  You can either use it around the pond for decoration or place it somewhere to hide the skimmer.

Dallas pond fountain

Fountain in a Dallas Pond

You’ve might have had your pond or water feature a few years and you’re looking for a new way to make it stand out.  A popular trend in Dallas ponds and ponds throughout the world is to place a fountain or urn in the shallow end of the pond.  These can offer a whole new look and feel to your pond.  They can add depth and visual pleasure, a well as create a whole new look for your water feature.

Dallas pond fish

Pond Fish

How do your fish look?  Healthy?  Happy?  A variety of colors and sizes?  If not, maybe it’s time for a fish upgrade.  Fish are the life of many people’s ponds.   They provide visual interest and help create a personal connection to your pond.  Fish are fun to watch, feed and follow.  They can even be trained to eat out of your hand.

Are you ready now to add to your Dallas pond?

From lighting and driftwood to fountains and fish,  there’s something for anyone looking for a change.  Contact us for more information.

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Dallas Pond Upgrade

Ready for a Dallas Pond Upgrade? 

Here are five Dallas Pond Upgrade ideas to add to your current pond, creating a new looking pond for you and your outdoor living space!

Aquatic Plants

There are many aquatic plants that are suitable for ponds. You can add natural splendor to your pond by letting these plants grow in and around your pond. You can mix and match different plants to create an almost wild look, or line different ones neatly around the edge of your pond to create a uniform look. No matter what style of pond you have, you can be sure that there are aquatic plants that will complement it perfectly. Aquatic plants in general add life and beauty to your pond.  There are so many choices, with both marginal plants (near the edge of the pond outside the water) and submersible plants (in the water itself) are both good choices.  Plants also provide safety and heat relief for your fish.

 Koi Fish

Some say that fish are the best part of a water feature and we must say, we agree!  Water features like ponds are great for adding marine life to your outdoor living space. If you want to add more natural beauty to your pond, get Koi fish. They will add a splash of beautiful color to your water feature, add movement and enhance its aesthetics. Plus, kids and adults will love feeding them!  You get to know and appreciate your fish and can even train them to eat right from your hand!  Check out more fish information. 

Rocks

Rocks are an important part of your Dallas Pond Upgrade.  They not only naturalize and make your pond beautiful. Rocks enhance the ecosystem in your pond by providing 12x’s the surface area for beneficial organisms to compete with algae and keep your pond water clean and clear. There are many choices of rock types to choose from to place in and out of the water. FNC ponds works with each customer to go over rock options and to choose the materials that best complement and enhance your outdoor space.

Water Lilies

Who does not love flowers blooming on water? If you want an additional natural touch in your pond, consider planting water lilies. Yellow water lilies are a lovely choice, as they beautifully blend with other flowers, and will liven up your pond. You can choose from a number of different colors to suit your outdoor space. A

Waterfall or Fountain

Do you think that waterfalls are only for large water features? You are wrong! You can add a waterfall or fountain in your pond. It will not only enhance the appearance, but also have a calming effect on mind – with its soothing sound, and by cutting out the external noise to a great extent.  Pondless waterfalls are a great way to get the benefits and beauty of water without the maintenance and commitment of a full water feature.   Fountains are even easier– and can be placed in a variety of locations for you to enjoy, even fairly tight spaces.

These are just some of the ways to do a Dallas Pond Upgrade.  Try a combination of the items above for a unique look to your ecosystem pond or water feature.  Fnc Ponds is specially trained in all the items listed above, and we would be happy to work with you to come up with the best personalized solution for your space.  Contact us today for more information.

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Not knowing how to get or keep clean pond water can prove challenging to some pond owners.  Your water may be clear, but your fish may not be acting like you’re used to seeing, which can signify that something might be a little off in your pond’s water. Follow our 8 tips below to help keep your pond water clean!

1. Maintain a healthy fish population

If you have more than 10” of fish for every 100 gallons of water, your pond is likely over-populated and clean pond water is not likely.  Excessive fish waste can cause an imbalance in pond water. Consider finding some of them a new home.

2. Don’t over-feed your fish

When you feed fish more than they can eat, the uneaten food is left to decay in the pond. Be careful not to feed your fish more than once per day, and no more than they can eat in 2 to 3 minutes. Remove all excess, leftover food.

3. Create a proper balance of plants

At season’s peak, you should have no more than 40% to 60% of the surface area of your pond either covered or shaded by plants. Too many plants can cause oxygen deficiencies at night due to the photosynthetic process, when the plants take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide. You will not have clean pond water with this situation.

4. Choose the right size pump for your pond

You should be circulating the entire pond’s water volume a minimum of once every hour. Make sure your pump’s flow isn’t restricted by debris and be careful not to pump water higher than it was intended. Every pump has its flow limitations. Refer to the chart on the outside of the pump’s box to make sure you’re making the right choice for your pond.

5. Clean debris from pond before it has a chance to decay

Decaying debris, combined with fish waste and leftover fish food, can cause ammonia levels to spike in your pond. Clean out your pond and add beneficial microbes such as Aquascape’s Beneficial Bacteria to help with achieving clean pond water.

6. Choose proper filtration for your pond

Your filter should match the size of your pond. Remember, most manufacturers rate their filters based on ideal circumstances, and if you exceed those, your filter becomes less effective. Always up-size your filter so that it can handle more than the capacity of your pond. Also remember to clean your filter according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Keep your pond cool during the dog days of summer

When pond water exceeds 75º Fahrenheit, it has a more difficult time retaining acceptable levels of dissolved oxygen. This is why it’s important to have your pond shaded by aquatic plants (see tip #3). Fish need oxygen to survive. If you see them at the pond’s surface gasping for air, add an aerator to help them during times of extreme heat.

8. Regular Professional Maintenance

The best way to achieve clean pond water is to let the pros do it.  Our thorough maintenance service takes the guesswork out for you and helps you achieve maximum pond enjoyment. We do everything you need for maximum pond health.  Skip the dirty and (sometimes smelly) job and leave it to the pros!  Contact us for additional information.

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Dallas pond renovation before and after

Dallas pond renovation before and after

How to plan a Dallas pond renovation

Forget dreaming and wishing.  There’s no time like the present when it comes to planning a Dallas pond renovation.  It’s never too early to know exactly what you want in a pond renovation, regardless if you do your pond now or next year or even in five years!

Maybe you want the water to go in a different direction or you want a blog filter.  Dallas pond renovations can also include a stream or waterfall addition or even a pondless waterfall in another part of your yard.  Ponds revision possibilities are endless!

Some people view ponds as simply a part of their house, like an addition. When it is done, it’s done.  While this is true with some projects, a pond is always evolving and changing as a living organism.  Don’t be afraid to plan a Dallas pond renovation for your pond to make it what you want right now.

So what you do now?

Get your ideas on paper!  While your dreams and wishes are still fresh in your mind, it’s the perfect time to get your thoughts down.  How to start?  Let’s think about what you want and how you plan to use your pond. What does your perfect Dallas pond renovation look like?

Items to consider when planning your Dallas pond renovation:

• What’s speaks to you when you’re out? A spring in the woods? A stream at the mountain?  A bubbling rock at the beach?  Once you know what you like, it’s easier to recreation these on a much smaller scale.
• What do you enjoy most about water gardening – the plants, fish, frogs, turtles, birds, or terrestrial landscaping? Build your dream pond with that as your emphasis.
• What do you like (or dislike) about your existing pond?
• What places have you visited that look and feel “perfect” to you? A stream in the mountains?  A spring in the woods?  Recreate aspects of these places on a smaller scale.
• Where do you spend most of your time when you’re at home?  Will you spend more time outside or inside?  Plan with that in mind.
• What would make your yard a “paradise?”
• Would you like to be able to swim with your fish in a natural swimming pond?

When you answer these questions, you’ll be well on your way to enhancing or creating your own aquatic paradise.  Fnc Ponds is here for all your pond needs—for everything from a Dallas pond renovation to a full pond installation. Reach out today to see how we can help make your dreams a reality.

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