Does a Pond Need Pumps and Filters?
Small backyard ponds do not normally need pumps and filters. They should not be emptied regularly. When your pond is well established, it may appear slightly green. This is normal algae growth. Excessive algae growth will be visible from the floating fuzzy green plant parts on the waters surface. Adding fresh water to your pond occasionally should help prevent excessive algae growth. Aquatic Animals Given time, your pond will probably be colonized by animals. The first animals to arrive will be insects like dragonflies, beetles, and mayflies. Mosquitoes may also lay eggs in the water. Snails will soon arrive as will small water fleas. Frogs, toads, salamanders, and turtles may follow, with occasional visits from song birds and other small animals. Fish should not be added to a pond intended for frogs because the fish will eat the frog eggs and tadpoles. Cleaning Your Pond Your pond should not need to be cleaned very often. Once a year, in the early spring, is recommended. Otherwise, cl
