The basics of pond water: what to test, what the numbers mean and how clear water is kept clear.
Clear water is not luck. It comes from a balance between fish, plants, filtration and sunlight. When one side tips, the water changes color or smell. Understanding the basics lets you spot problems early.
A simple test kit shows pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Ammonia and nitrite should read zero in a healthy pond. Nitrate rises slowly and is reduced by plants and water changes. Middle Tennessee water is often hard, which helps stabilize pH.
Know the key numbers.
Should read zero.
They use up nutrients.
Handles solids and dissolved waste.
Moves water through the filters.
Small refreshes help.
Pond CleaningA full pond cleanout that removes built-up muck, debris and algae and resets the water so the pond…Explore 
Maintenance PlansRegular visits that keep your pond clear, your fish healthy and your equipment running, through every season.Explore 
Spring Pond OpeningThe seasonal startup that gets pumps, filters, plants and fish ready for warm weather.Explore 
Fall Closing and WinterizingLeaf nets, final cleaning, equipment prep and fish plans that carry a pond safely through cold weather.Explore 
Algae and Water ClarityFind out why a pond is green or cloudy and fix the cause with better balance, filtration and…Explore 
Koi and Fish HealthWater testing, feeding plans, stocking advice and early-warning checks that keep pond fish healthy and growing.Explore 
Aquatic PlantsWater lilies, marginals and bog plants chosen and planted in the right pots and the right spots for…Explore 
Pond FiltrationMechanical and biological filtration sized to the pond and the fish so the water stays clear all season.Explore Size a pond, pick a pump or ballpark the cost.
Pond Volume and Gallons CalculatorEnter length, width and average depth and see the gallons your pond holds, the pump flow to aim for and the water for a first fill.Try it 
Pond Pump Size CalculatorEnter pond volume, waterfall width and lift and see the pump flow to look for.Try it 
Pond and Water Feature Cost EstimatorPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it Every couple of weeks in the growing season is a good habit, and any time fish look unwell.
Often not directly, but it signals imbalance. Look for the cause.
Yes, with care. Small top-ups are fine, and a dechlorinator helps.
SituationNew YardsStarting from bare ground: where to put water, how big to go and what to decide before the…Learn more 
SituationNeglected PondsA pond that has turned green, filled with muck or been swallowed by weeds can nearly always be…Learn more 
SituationCommercial and CommunityWater for entrances, lobbies, campuses and neighborhoods: durable, safe and presentable every single day.Learn more 
SituationFarm and Large PropertiesPonds for stock, fishing, irrigation and views on acreage: what size to build, how to keep them healthy…Learn more Quick scheduling, careful work and a clear price before we start.
