Rockwall Veterinarian Talks About Your Backyard Pond

This page is having a slideshow that uses Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support Javascript or you have it turned off. To see this page as it is meant to appear please use a Javascript enabled browser.

Testimonials

Cheryl Turner

“I don’t even know where to begin. First of all, the vet that we were seeing in Mesquite was not as attentive, nor friendly enough to ask questions about our pet. We care and love our Westie as most owners do. We only want the best care for her.

Nancy Lenox

“The location of Pet Doctor is very convenient. It has easy access, great parking and wonderful decor. It is also one-stop shopping done with care and concern. When my brother passed away one of the staff members sent me a condolence card. It was a

Ingrid Parnell

“Dr. Webb and his staff are wonderful! I totally feel like we have a relationship and that I’m not just another customer. They are compassionate about my pets, friendly - even when the office is booming with ‘patients’ and they always take to

Juanitya V. Seitzler

“Something strange is going on! Every time I walk out of my laundry room into the garage to retrieve something from my car, my dog, B.J., always tries to jump in the car. It is strange because the only time she gets to ride in my car is when we com

The Vitanza Family

“Over the past few years, I have needed the use of veterinary services more than ever due to pet illnesses and adoptions. After shopping around, I firmly chose Pet Doctor and Dr. Webb. I highly recommend them to everyone I know. Pet Doctor offers e

Lori Arentz

“Dr. Webb and his staff are very personal. They not only know our names but our names too. Dr. Webb is very affordable and always stays up to date with things. The clinic is always clean and they make it easy for pick up and drop off. The dogs don'

Gale Larran

“I had just moved to Texas from California in February of 2007 and had taken Ginger to several different Vets before I left. After blood, stool and urine test the doctors still could not narrow down what was really wrong with her. When she had anot

Timber and Scott Killion

“Dr. Webb and his staff are truly committed to Exceptional Healthcare. Pet Doctor provides quality clinical care and compassion to their patients. We know that when our furry family members visit Dr. Webb, we can trust his knowledge and guidance. I

Sheridan S. Jones

“On each scheduled appointment I was able to get in and out and everyone knows how important that is with busy schedules. I have been very pleased with the quality care and reasonable pricing. I am very impressed with the email reminders and discou

Smooth Slider

16
May

Rockwall Veterinarian Talks About Your Backyard Pond

Posted by Owen Jones

Rockwall Veterinarian says if you have a backyard or back garden, you can have a fish pond. They are not costly to build and if you make it yourself it is clearly even cheaper. You can make your own pond pretty easily, you just have to bear a few things in mind when you plan where you are going to situate it and how big it will be.

A backyard fish pond is fantastic for all kinds of households. Tending a backyard fish pond is not difficult and the mild exercise can be good for you. it is also therapeutic to watch the fish and other pond life going about their routine business and children will learn a bit more about nature,

It is important to plan your pond before you pick up your spade and the first thing to think about is where you are going to put it. Try not to put it under a tree or you will be pulling leaves out of your pond every day in autumn. Do not put the pond at the lowest point in your backyard or it could overflow when it rains and your fish may swim away which means that you will have to sandbag it before it rains every time..

The midday sun can be very hot, so it would help if the pond had at least partial shade between 11 AM and 2 PM. If your region is subject to freezing then the pond should be 30-45 inches deep for at least 4 m2 or 36 ft2, although if the winter can get really bad, it is best to get advice from a neighbourhood pet shop. Have a look at the pre-formed fish ponds in a garden or pond centre to see if you like those shapes and sizes. If you do not, then you can procure a butyl pond liner (a sheet of rubber) and design your own pond.

Once you have dug out your backyard fish pond and put your pre-formed or butyl liner into the hole, you should finish off the pond’s edge with either brick, block or stone. Use similar materials to construct a few caves in the pond itself for the fish to hide in. You can also anchor the fountain and any under-water lighting. Fill the pond with water, but do not put any living thing into it yet. Put the rest of your equipment in.

You will need a general purpose pump to send water to the pond filter, which should be two or three feet above the water level. The water will then have to pass through a filter to remove plant debris and faeces and under a UV light to kill bacteria. It can return to the pond via a waterfall, which will help aerate the water as will the fountain.

After a week, the water will have lost the chemicals like chlorine which the water company puts into it and you can buy plants and fish, but do not rush into it. You may want to build a few shelves to put flower pots on for the aquatic plants that need them.