Length: 6-8cm Weight: 4-19g Average lifespan: 10-15 years Conservation status Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. Listed …
6 Tips for Autumn Pond Care
A nip in the air, shorter days, and the shedding of multi-colored leaves from the trees signifies a changing of the seasons. Hello Autumn! Although we have been having some …
Green Drake Mayfly (Ephemera dancia)
Length: 5cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio The green drake (or common) mayfly only eats when it is an aquatic larvae, when its diet consists …
What’s happening in your pond? – Potential warning signs
In most cases ponds are at their best during the summer and need relatively little maintenance. Some problems can occur, with the following being the most likely: Water loss – This …
What is an ecosystem pond?
Ecosystem ponds are what we are most recognised for here at DU Waterscapes. They are a feature that stands alongside the company’s ethos of not only producing water features of …
Lesser Water-boatman (Corixa punctate)
Length: 0.9cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio The lesser water-boatman has a varied diet, feeding off of both decaying plant matter as well as small …
What’s happening in your pond? – The recent algal blooms
When completing the VIP services this month it was duly noted that some clients had experienced an algal bloom in their ponds, which had until recently been as clear as …
Auto-Dosers
The Aquascape Automatic Dosing System for ponds and fountains automatically adds a choice of specially formulated Aquascape water treatments to ponds, decorative fountains, and Pondless Waterfalls, eliminating the guesswork and …
Common Backswimmer (Notonecta glauca)
Length: 1.5cm Conservation status Common. When to see January to December Bio These small insects are in fact quite predatory, tackling tadpoles and fish fry. They are also often one …
What’s happening in your pond? – Dissolved oxygen levels
As temperatures rise, dissolved oxygen levels in your pond progressively fall. The increased temperatures and influx in organic nutrients encourage plant and algae growth, reducing oxygen levels and impacting the …