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The usage of ultraviolet lighting in ponds has been the subject of debate. Unlike LED or holiday lighting, they can be used for more than just decorative purposes. Some feel that they are the sole filtration system that is needed, while others feel they should only be used as one of several filtration components. Below are some facts regarding UV lighting which will clear up any misconceptions or confusion regarding them. How Ultraviolet Lights Are Used To understand the purpose of UV lighting or sterilizers, it is first necessary to understand filtration. The pond industry relies on filtration a great deal for their success and expansion. After all, if backyard ponds don’t have a method for efficiently filtering water, why would anyone want to install them? As such the pond industry has come up with a number of innovative ways to filter pond water, incorporating technologies from the medical and water purification industry. One such technology is ultraviolet lights. UV sterilization is used extensively both for purifying drinking water and for medical purposes. Those which are designed for ponds however may claim being capable of controlling both algae and the spread of disease, which may be possible, but not when the UV sterilizer is used by itself. Instead, the UV lighting system must be used in conjunction with other systems, because while it is highly effective in preventing green water, it is less efficient in dealing with hair algae, pond scum or slime. Using Ultraviolet Lights To Prevent DiseaseIt is true that UV lighting systems can be used to control parasites and bacteria which is free floating. However, for maximum efficiency, UV sterilizers have to be calibrated in a specific manner which allows for a certain flow rate (which is measured in gallons for each hour). This will allow enough water to move within the light chamber so that certain bacteria are eradicated. Some types of bacteria require specific flow rates to be destroyed, such as 500 gallons within a single hour going inside the chamber, whereas other bacteria types will require flow rates which are completely different. In other words, the flow rate which kills one group of bacteria may be completely ineffective against another. The reason for this is because the rate of flow determines exposure time. Using UV Lights To Control Algae Algae that grows on liners or the surfaces of rocks will be largely unaffected by UV lighting; it has to be floating and enter the light chamber in order for it to be destroyed. The problem however is that once the algae is terminated its remains will enter the pond, decay, and produce more nutrients which will then produce more algae. It is for this reason that UV lighting should never be seen as a one stop solution for pond filtration. Before investing in such a system, the first thing you should do is review your existing pond filtration, and if it’s inadequate, remember that UV lighting should only be used as one of multiple filtration components. To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas.
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It is natural to want to keep your Oklahoma pond or water garden as energy efficient as possible. This has left some enthusiasts wandering if it’s possible to slash their energy costs by turning off their waterfalls after dark. While shutting off your waterfall in the evening will save you some money, it can also create some hidden costs. Below are some of them. Algae Bloom May OccurMoving water is important as it holds debris in a column which is pulled into the skimmer and then efficiently eliminated through the filter. When you deactivate the waterfall the pump will also be shut off, which means that the debris will fall to the pond’s bottom as opposed to being carried through the skimmer and filter. It will build up and become a source of nutrients for algae, which will cause it to bloom and require significant time, algaecide and energy in order to remove. The cost of doing this can ultimately undermine any savings you gained in lower energy costs. Additionally, the companies that manufacture pond pumps are aware of the concerns that many enthusiasts have about the costs of maintaining their ponds, so a lot of them are designing products which are energy friendly and use as little electricity as possible. As a consequence the monthly costs of operating a pond pump have fallen dramatically, from over $100 with older models to under $20 for the newer, more energy efficient products. Bacteria Must Be ReplacedThe filtration unit needs water flowing through it in order to eliminate contaminants. When the pump is deactivated, the water will stop flowing, and if the water drains from the filter, you could find yourself in a situation where the beneficial bacteria which reside on the media declines, which means that it will need to be replaced. The Health Of Your Fish Could Decline Shutting off the waterfall will make the water quiet and still, which means there won’t be as many water molecules circulating and connecting with air that is rich in oxygen near the surface. In other words, the water will become more stagnant and will be incapable of efficiently releasing hazardous gases such as ammonia or absorbing oxygen. This could result in the immune system of your fish becoming depressed, which could cause them to become sick. Before shutting off your waterfall, it would be wise to explore other ways of making your pond more energy efficient. Moving water is a necessity for every pond or water garden whether it is natural or man-made. Once the water stops flowing the pond in turn will decline. Given the extensive amount of time, energy and work that you put into designing, installing and maintaining your pond this is likely the last thing you want. While energy costs have been increasing in recent years, it is also important to keep your aeration system in tip top condition and doing this will require electricity. To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. Pond filter urns are a type of devices which provide both functional and aesthetic value to both ponds and water gardens. The urn offers filtration which is both biological and functional in nature, which makes it well suited to small and medium sized ponds. However, before purchasing one it is important to learn more about it and the benefits it will provide you, and how best to take advantage of them. How Does The Pond Filter Urn Work? The urn works best when it is placed within ponds to give filtration which is supplemental. It doesn’t have to replace your existing filtration system, but can work alongside it, and in many cases will be far easier to use and maintain. This is because it comes with a filter lid that can be removed, which allows maintenance to be performed with ease. Most filter urns will also come equipped with a mat, which is responsible for distributing filtration rings which are both ceramic and mechanical, which will allow for considerable surface area while giving bacteria which are beneficial the opportunity to colonize. Which Ponds Will Benefit Most From These Filter Urns? In addition to small and moderately sized ponds, the filter urn is also well adapted to ponds which are preformed, as well as water garden containers. This is because the filter housing, which will typically be decorative in appearance, will give the filter the ability to integrate seamlessly with virtually any setting, producing the sound and view of moving water even in ponds that don’t have a stream and waterfall. Additional Features of Pond Filter Urns Many models will also come with a connecting water hose that is ½” in size, which will allow it to function with existing ponds. This hose can also be used with certain water pumps. It works best with ponds that are no more than 500 gallons in size, which means it will be perfectly compatible with the majority of back yard ponds. Its ease of use combined with its filtration add-on system means that installation will be a breeze. The trouble with most traditional filtration systems, even those which are functionally effective, is that they are often unsightly. The Pond Urn, by comparison, is exceptionally stylish. It can be purchased in a variety of colors, textures and materials, and will add a zest and stylistic flair to your pond which will exceed any traditional filtration unit. Although certain models can be costly, when you consider the functionality combined with aesthetics and durability, they are worth the money. These devices are also simple to install, unlike many standard filtration systems which can be a hassle to deal with. Many models will also include filter media which is both mechanical as well as biological. If you are looking for an object that will add beauty to your pond or water garden while also offering functional benefits, this urn is an excellent deal. To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. The pond/Pondless autofill is most commonly attached to a zone in the sprinkler system. The autofill tops off the pond or pondless when the water gets low. This saves you from having to drag the hose over to the pond/pondless each week. How does the autofill work?The autofill works just like the float in the tank of a toilet. For instance, when the water level goes down in a pond, the float sinks along with the water level and therefore, allowing the valve to open. When the sprinkler zone attached to the autofill is activated water will flow in if the float has sunk. After that the water will stop when the water level comes back up to normal pond level and the float, floats back up, shutting off the valve. If you don’t have a pond autofill and the pond water goes down, how do you know it’s not just evaporation? In Oklahoma 1 to 3 inches of evaporation IN 1 WEEK is normal. It doesn’t matter how large or small the pond is. NO, it doesn’t. One type of autofill looks similar to a toilet bowl float. There are other kinds of autofills. How should an autofill be installed? The most typical placing an autofill is inside the skimmer. To install it a hole is drilled through the top side in the skimmer and set at just the right place to keep the pond water right where it should be. The picture below shows a cross section of an Aquascape skimmer. The autofill in this type of skimmer allows larger debris to be caught in the basket. A skimmer basket like this allows water to reach the autofill before it reaches the filter pad. The filter pad strains out smaller debris to protect the pump.  The wye strainer, pressure reducer and ball valve – a critical part of the pond autofill For best results, install the autofill with a wye strainer and pressure reducer. The strainer catches small debris to keep the autofill valve from getting clogged and causing the valve to get stuck open and overflowing the pond.  This skimmer has a net and a verticle filter pad. The copper ball in the bottom left of the skimmer is an autofill float. The pressure reducer and wye strainer are circled here before they are installed. The pressure filter reduces the water pressure to the autofill coming from the sprinkler system. An Autofill does best when the psi (ponds per square inch) is between 10 to 15. Did you know that different cities and even different neighborhoods may have variance in water pressure? Norman has some of the highest water pressure is often between 120 to 135 psi. A ball valve installed directly before the autofill is not completely necessary but comes in handy. It allows the autofill to be turned off when maintenance is done on the pond. A simple turn of the blue handel keeps it from filling up the pond while it is drained for cleaning and repairs (shown below).  What if I don’t have an Aquascape skimmer There are many types of skimmers. While many autofills are installed just over the pump, there is a risk to this set up. When the net and filter pad become clogged, the water level in the skimmer box is normal, but the water does not make it to the autofill, causing it to continue filling and even overfilling the pond! To keep this from happening, make sure you are cleaning out the net and cleaning the filter pads at least once a week. During the Fall when there are leaves in the area it may have to be done more often. Alternatives to skimmer pond autofill placement When the skimmer is not the best option for the skimmer placement (like a floating skimmer) a hudson valve can be installed directly in the pond, on the side and hidden with rocks. Make sure to install is low enough that the pond is not accidentally over filled. The Hudson ValveA hudson valve is another type of autofill that takes up less room than a traditional or company autofill. the float mechanisim is inside the round piece. A hudson valve must be installed vertically. (The hudson valve is shown below on the left and on the right is seen in a pondless waterfall vault.) Detecting water loss and what is NORMAL? In Oklahoma 1 to 3 inches of evaporation IN 1 WEEK is normal. It doesn’t matter how large or small the pond is. NO, it doesn’t. How to test the autofill to make sure it’s workingTo test the autofill, turn on the sprinkler zone that the pond autifll is attached to and hold the float down. It the valve allows water to come in, the valve is working. Another way to test it is to turn that sprinkler zone off, or tie up the float so it does not come on. Left for a week, the pond water should evaporate roughly 2 inches. Allow the float to be let loose while the sprinkler zone is on and watch to see if the water does, in fact, start to fill. Why is it important to keep an eye on the water level? When there is water loss and it goes unnoticed:
If an autofill is present water loss may go unnoticed but there will likely be signs:
Testing for pond waterloss
Water didn’t recede with this test? When the water level doesn’t go down at all, the waterfall needs to be tested as it may be losing water. When the water does go down in this test there is waterloss in pond itself. Allow the water continue to recede until it stops but, don’t go longer than a day or 2. Where the water levels off at is where the leak is. It may be from low liner, a puncture or and issue with a faceplate. If you have a pondless waterfall the same thing applies, just mark the level of water in the water retention area. Autofill Conclusion Pond autofills are a fantastic piece of equipment at that will save you time. Make sure you understand how it works and that it is installed correctly. Need help? Contact us now to talk about having an autofill installed in your pond. To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! Feeding koi can be a delightful activity performed alone or with your loved ones, as you feed the koi together. If you treat them well, koi will sometimes even literally eat out of the palm of your hand. What are the best foods and feeding tips for koi fish so they are happy and healthy always? We have some helpful information on what koi fish eat, we will start with a few snacks:  Koi Fish Eat According to Their Sizes If you’re buying fish food at the store, purchase according to the size of your fish. Smaller koi fish would need to eat flakes or small sized koi food. Larger koi, however, would prefer fish food pellets or pebble-sized food. Koi are not Fussy Eaters Koi fish eat anything, from small bugs and insects, to plants and algae at pond bottom. Of course, they also eat fish food bought from the store, and fish supplements as well. If you forget to feed them, they can generally get by on existing plant and animal matter in the pond for a while. Koi Fish Prefer Carbohydrate-Rich Foods  Choose fish food types according to seasons to match their metabolic rates. In the early spring and late fall, koi fish would prefer more carbohydrate-rich foods, like most fish flakes or pellets. However, in the summer when koi grow quickly and also are most likely to mate, they prefer more protein-rich foods, so get high protein fish food for them when the months get warmer. In the winter, koi can go without food the entire season as their metabolism levels are extremely low. Occasionally, koi also enjoy to eat food that we would eat ourselves! You can sometimes feed your koi cereal, shrimp, lettuce, rice, peas, watermelon, or really just about anything you’re eating that day, as long as they are cut or broken into small bite sizes for the fish to eat. We would probably keep the expensive steaks for ourselves to eat, though! Seasons Affect What Koi Fish EatCheck the weather – before a storm, you would want to avoid feeding your koi. Fish need more oxygen when they are digesting their food. However, oxygen levels in the air drop when it rains, so the water does not get oxygenated as well as it normally would. The same principle applies if your pond pump breaks and the pond water is no longer oxygenated – avoid feeding the koi until you fix the pump. Take Note of Feeding Frequency Feed your koi small amounts and frequently, up to four times a day. Remember to only feed them as much as they can eat within a 3-5 minute period. The more frequently you feed your koi, the better they will remember you and come to you when it’s feeding time. Koi feeding time is the best time for your koi, and it could be for you, too! Enjoy the moment when feeding your koi. To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. The most common thing people are looking for when they decide to build their Oklahoma City water feature is that they want the feature to look natural. A natural water feature is one of the most popular styles of water features people look for as it can beautify the space without it looking too over the top and extravagant. Read on to find out the ways you can give your water feature a more natural touch. Size of the Rocks in Your Water Feature Rock size has a huge part to play in the way your Oklahoma City water feature looks. Many inexperienced pond builders make a basic mistake, which is only utilizing rocks of the same size. Using only rocks of the same size can give your water feature a “necklace” look, which is not the most aesthetic look for a water feature. One thing you can consider when you make your decision on what types of rocks to use is to use rocks that are native to your area. Great options you can consider to be included in your water feature are a mix of river rocks and granite. They can give your water feature a natural look, especially with the mix of different rocks. Shape of Your PondThe shape of your pond is extremely important in making your Oklahoma City water feature look natural. If you take a look at ponds, lakes and streams, they usually have an irregular and imperfect shape. In order to keep your pond looking as natural as possible, you should avoid water features that are perfectly circular in shape, or a stream that is stick straight. The water feature design should be fluid in order to keep it looking natural. Include Moss, Stumps and Logs in Your Oklahoma Water FeatureAnother way to make your water feature seem like a part of nature is to add moss, stumps and logs. This helps to create an illusion of a natural landscape, making the water feature seem like it has been there for a long time. This is an extra step you can take in making your water feature look natural the way you want it to be. Plants in the Water FeaturePonds and streams in nature are abundant in plant life, boasting of different types of plant life that get nutrients from the water bodies. In order to keep your water feature looking natural, you should definitely consider adding plants to your water feature. Some plants you may consider adding include lily-pads and other aquatic features. This emulates the natural ponds and streams in nature and will definitely help to add a natural touch to your water feature. When planting keep in mind the plants you choose will bring in wildlife. So maybe you love butterflies, plant a butterfly garden next to the water feature! If you are interested in adding a water feature to your space, look no further than Continental Ponds. When it comes to building water features, Continental Ponds provides the best quality and pricing in the market. Visit us today to find out what services we offer. Let us work with you to create the water feature of your dreams!
Adding a water feature to your Oklahoma garden is one of the most effective ways to revamp it. In addition to increasing the curb appeal of your property, a water feature will help create a relaxing and calming environment. Outdoor water features take a lot of punishment on a daily basis and are exposed to the outer elements. Wear and tear and extreme weather conditions could damage your water feature. Procrastinating water feature repairs could prove a costly mistake, as things may get from bad to worse, and you may need to replace your water feature. Here are some common issues that could arise with water features. LeaksLeaks in a water feature are usually caused by a hole or tear in the pond liner. If you see a hole in your liner, you must either repair or replace it (if the damage is irreversible). But first, you need to be sure that there is a leak. If your water levels have decreased, do not automatically assume that there is a leak in your water feature. Sometimes, evaporation can cause water levels to decline. It may be difficult to tell whether your water feature has a leak or the water level has declined due to evaporation, especially in warmer months when the water level in your water feature can go down by 1-2 inches per week due to evaporation. Fill up your pond. Measure water level after 24 hours. If your pond loses two inches or more of water overnight, it means there is a leak in your water feature. Once you are sure there is a leak, reach out to a water feature repair expert near you for help. Low Pond EdgesLow pond edges are one of the most common causes of leaks. Over time, pond edges start to settle. Lower edges resulting from settling allow water to leak. Check your waterfall or stream regularly. Wet mulch, small puddles, or muddy areas could mean that water is escaping. To fix a low edge, lift up the liner at the spot and pile some soil under it. Dirty FiltersIf your pond water is turning brown, you notice a weird odor, or your fish seem sick; it implies that your pond filter could be clogged with debris and mechanical media. To prevent this problem, periodically clean your filter. If your pond filter becomes clogged frequently, you might need a larger filter.
Continental Ponds is the go-to team for water feature repair, installation, maintenance and replacement. We live to transform ordinary backyards in oases. To consult with one our water feature experts, call 405-834-2291. On average, the depth of a koi pond is 2 ft. Now, you could really go as deep as you want, but 2 ft. is the minimum to keep fish in the pond over the winter months. You don’t want to go any shallower than 2 ft. because over winter the ice will freeze, and there likely won’t be enough water for the fish to survive. Many people do go deeper than 2 ft., which is perfectly fine. Really, the choice is up to you on how deep you want your koi pond to be. We will usually build our ponds with an average depth somewhere between 2 1/2 ft and 3 ft. We have found that a depth between 2-3 ft. is ideal to keep the pond ecosystem in balance. Now, if you really want to enjoy your pond, you can go 6-8 ft. deep. This might sound a little much for the average backyard pond hobbyist, but with a depth of 6-8 ft., you can swim in it like you would in a pool. You might be thinking…hmm no thanks, ponds are not for swimming. You’re right if we are talking about retention ponds or ponds that have no filtration. But a swimming pond is much more than your average backyard pond. And honestly, they can be a bit easier to maintain than smaller ponds, due in part to the larger ecosystem of a swimming pond. Even better…kids of all ages will love playing in and around a swimming pond…and when we say kids, we don’t just mean under the age of 10. Ponds and water features in general, tend to bring out the kid in all of us! To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. Like our Facebook page for daily tips and inspiration. We hear 'misconceptions' all the time when we talk to people about koi ponds...so we thought it's about time to dispel some of the most common ones we hear. Often times we get excuses like; it's too much maintenance, a pond is too much money, I don't have room for a pond ...and the like. More often than not, we hear actual misconceptions like, it will attract mosquitoes, it's not safe for my kids, or I'll have to use chemicals to keep it clean. Many times these misconceptions come from ponds done wrong (which is another topic altogether). So, here we are hoping to help dispel these excuses, misconceptions, and plain ol' myths. It's Too Much Maintenance So this is really common, and we want to be very clear. There is no such thing as "maintenance free", everything requires some maintenance, including a koi pond or other water feature. Our ecosystem ponds are not maintenance free they are low maintenance. And the maintenance that we recommend is actually quite simple when compared to a pool or concrete bottom pond.
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Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. Like our Facebook page for daily tips and inspiration.To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!
On our last blog we reviewed Aquascape vs. Helix and found that while Helix would not be your one stop shop for pond supplies (as it doesn’t offer many products outside of skimmers & pumps) it did beat Aquascape in the price department. This week we are going to look at Aquascape and Atlantic and give you and unbiased review on their products.
Aquascape Vs. Atlantic Aquascape What We Like Aquascape products are really made with the homeowner and contractor in mind. Aquascape really takes into consideration all the elements; rain, sleet, snow, ice, heat, cold…all of it. This is why we really love Aquascape products, they are build to last! They are very durable and can last longer outdoors. The mechanics are very good and high quality. Filtration is another great aspect of Aquascape products. If your looking for pond products to really get your pond working well…Aquascape is it. Aquascape also makes their products easy to install and use; each coming with an install and use guide, with contractors and homeowners in mind. 
Drawbacks
Aquascape does generally cost more, but we believe you really get what you pay for, and we have not been let down by the quality of Aquascapes products. One thing we didn’t like was the skimmer basket and lid that went along with it. However, Aquascape really listens to contractors and homeowners alike, and there have been some really great modifications to the skimmer basket and lids. Atlantic What We Like Atlantic, along with Helix, does have better pricing than Aquascape. They have a huge assortment of products, similar to Aquascape’s assortment. With Atlantic, as with Aquascape, you will find pumps, pond kits, water treatments, filtration and more. One of the items we like a lot with Atlantic is their color changing water feature lights, color changing lights can be a lot of fun around the holidays. Atlantic’s skimmers & filtration units are also smaller, so they are easier to conceal outdoors in the landscape. 
Drawbacks
One of the biggest drawbacks we have found is that Atlantic’s products are very hard to work with and install, these tend to be less user friendly than Aquascape products. The quality is a little less than Aquascape, but not a big difference here. But a bigger difference is with the filtration. Since they are not as big as the Aquascape filtration systems, the water quality and clarity would be affected. Next, we will look at Aquascape vs. Savio, and find out what we like best about each of the companies products.
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Continental Ponds is offering this pond information as a personal information source to our website visitors. Pond services are performed in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Nichols Hills, Edmond, Yukon, Shawnee, Newcastle, Mustang, Bethany, Piedmont, Guthrie, Jones, Chandler, Midwest City, Del City, Shawnee, Tuttle, Blanchard, Bridge Creek , Warr Acres, Woodlawn Park, Lawton. Fish and Koi Pond Maintenance and Construction, Streams and Waterfalls, and Fountains are all in our wheelhouse of talent. Explore our website for more ideas. Like our Facebook page for daily tips and inspiration.To receive our monthly newsletter click here. Remember we are always just a click away from solving your pond problems!       
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AuthorTim Trammell has been building, designing, servicing and maintaining pond in the Oklahoma City Metro area for over 20 years. His company Continental Ponds, is Oklahoma's first Master Certified Aquascape Contractor and is an national award winning pond and water feature builder. 
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