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Pond Vacuum Reviews – Updated For 2018!

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We get a lot of questions on pond vacuums, and trying to find one that will suit your needs to a tee is not always an easy task.  This is our latest summary of pond vacuum comparisons as found on Amazon.

Over the years the selection of vacs has certainly changed and evolved for the small pond owner.  There is a wider selection these days, but a few of the best vacuums in the class were dropped by distributors and made getting them in hand a bit more difficult.

As of this writing in May of 2018, here are a few of the best pond vacuums (in my opinion) that are available for retail purchase.

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The Most Effective Way To Protect Fish From Herons

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For small pond owners with fish, there’s one thing you simply do not want to see hanging around your pond.  And that’s a heron. In actuality, any type of wading, fishing bird could spell trouble, but Great Blue Herons seem to top the list of trouble makers when it comes to goldfish or koi ponds. …

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A BIG Pond Project

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This might be a bit beyond the ability level of your typical do-it-yourselfer but we wanted to showcase how a really big backyard pond get’s put together.  Warning: It may take some heavy equipment! Seriously though, you have to love the look and design of this masterpiece.  It was constructed at Aquascape headquarters and it’s …

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Water Pumps For Ponds – What You Need To Know

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To maintain ponds in a pristine condition, one of the most important things that pond owners need to do is choose the right water pump for their ponds. However, there are so many types of water pumps for ponds that it is easy to get confused and end up buying the wrong one. Choosing the wrong water pump can turn out to be an expensive mistake which, in the worst case, would require you to buy a new water pump and carry out more work on your pond.

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Pond Supplies And Tips For Beginners

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Getting started in pond ownership can be a really fun activity but it’s not without it’s challenges. Beginners are faced with many things, not the least of which is questions about what they might need to care for their new pond, where should they put it, what’s used in construction, and what if I want …

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