PondPoise
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A reference companion to the museum — curated topic sections that go deeper on the subjects behind the collection. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Pond Basics
The building blocks of a garden pond — the hole in the ground itself, the pumps and filters that keep it running, and the fountains, waterfalls, and water features that bring it to life.
13 entriesGoldfish & Koi Keeping
The fish themselves and the practice of keeping them — goldfish and koi, the wild carp they were bred from, and the broader craft of fishkeeping and aquaculture behind it.
14 entriesWater Quality Science
The chemistry and biology that keep a pond healthy — the nitrogen cycle, the bacteria that drive it, and the ammonia, nitrite, and algae problems that show up when it's out of balance.
12 entriesSeasonal Pond Care
Why a cold-blooded pond fish's needs change with the calendar — dormancy and overwintering, temperature and metabolism, and the seasonal shifts every pond-keeper plans around.
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