Waterchanges in the Aquascape Pond. They're important to keep nitrogen from accumulating in the pond and to keep fish and plants healthy. The gravelbed in the pond is a huge source of water purification, but only if there's a place to render the byproducts - and this is ensured by water changes. How much and how often?

In Defense Of Gravel In The Pond. Gravel in the pond, tank or vat sustains a LOT Of biological activity which benefits the pond and fish. Gravel filtration was "da bomb" for a long time, and is going strong in the Aquascape installations. Learn it's plusses and it's origins.

Finding a Good Installer. I'm worried that someone's going to visit with me on this site, or go to my blog and get the idea that all Aquascapes ponds are just great. They're going to assume all Aquascape installers are created equal. And it's not so. There's some real hacks out there. I recommend, again and again, that you solicit the accountability of a CERTIFIED Aquascape installer. Then you have a bona fide relationship with both the company and the installer who is accountable to the company.

The Three Problems With Gravel (Filtrated) Ponds. Of course there's no perfect media for Koi ponds and water gardens, and while extolling all the reasons I like gravel and Aquascape ponds, there are three downsides.

How The Aquascape Pond Beats The Rest. Yes, there are ways in which an Aquascape pond beats most other types. I'd like to explain those ways to you.

Ways I'd Improve An Aquascape Pond - The Fictitious "Erik Johnson" Signature Edition Aquascape Koi Pond. There are those who would shudder to recognize an Aquascape pond as a true Koi pond. Most people are happy to think of this equipment [and technique] as a purely water garden experience. But this would not be accurate if, in the interest of building a real Koi pond, the Aquascape was modified thusly.