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What is an Intake Bay?
WHAT IS AN INTAKE BAY? Oklahoma City AreaCreating and maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem in Central Oklahoma requires careful consideration of various components, including filtration systems and water circulation. Among these, intake bays stand out as crucial...
All About Fish Food
Let me start by telling you that for years we have been feeding Cheerios to our Oklahoma Pond fish. Now, we do not just feed them Cheerios as we know they need to get a lot more nutrition then what they provide. But it's pretty kool to give the young grand kids a...
Tips for Maintaining Oklahoma City Pondless Waterfalls
A pondless waterfall is a recirculating waterfall. It works by pumping water contained in an in-ground reservoir to the top of a rock formation. There are more benefits of pondless waterfalls than many people realize. Pondless waterfalls are easier to maintain and...
5 Pond Plants to Attract Dragonflies
One question we hear often is “will mosquitos be a problem with my new pond?” and we’re here to put your mind at ease! Mosquitos are drawn to stagnant or slow-moving water. A well-designed pond is designed with circulation as a priority, with the total pond volume...
How Much Does A Koi Pond Cost in Oklahoma?
How Much Does A Koi Pond Cost In Oklahoma Yukon, Oklahoma City AreaWhat Effects The Cost Of a Pond? Oklahoma Ponds and water features are a beautiful addition to any home and will be where you spend the most amount of time. Make sure you pick a pond/water feature that...
How Much Does A Pondless Waterfall Cost?
How Much Does A Pondless Waterfall Cost? Yukon, Oklahoma City AreaThis is a question we are asked frequently, and we are going to come right out and say it… Ballpark figures, of course. Your imagination and vision are the true budgetary gauge. Make sure you pick a...
What is an Exploratory Pond Cleaning?
Maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem is essential for the longevity and beauty of your pond, and an exploratory pond cleaning is the perfect solution for ponds that haven’t been serviced in over two years or ones we’ve never worked on before. At Continental Ponds, we...
How rock works in your Oklahoma City Metro pond
Rocks can make or break the look of a pond. Using rocks too big for a small pond can make it look weird, using small rocks on a large pond will do the same. But a pond without rocks and gravel would not look good, will not function as well and will lack a long lasting...
Fish Feeding Rings
What is a Fish Feeding Ring? A feeder ring is a light-weight tube formed into a circle that floats on the surface of the pond. Its main purpose is to hold floating fish food in one place, inside the ring, for pond fish to eat – but can be used to keep floating pond...
What Do Koi Eat
Not only are koi beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! Feeding koi can be a delightful activity performed alone or with your loved...
How to Control String Algae in Your Oklahoma City Metro Area Pondless Waterfall
Yes, you've seen that nasty green gunk stuck to the rocks and gravel of your Oklahoma City Metro Pondless Waterfall. That’s probably string algae, an organism that commonly hangs out in moist areas, feeding off excess nutrients in the water. String algae is a natural,...
How To Clean and Maintain Outdoor Fountains
How to clean and maintain outdoor fountains in the OKC metro area.
Fixing Oklahoma Pond Liner Leaks, 5 Methods
Leaking pond liner