Biomass
Biomass is the total weight of every fish in your pond at once. It’s the number that actually matters for stocking, far more than a simple fish count ever could. Why Counting Fish Isn’t Enough Ten small fingerlings and those…
Lokorio
Certified Aquaculture Expert & Founder, Memeilo PondsMoses Lokorio is a certified aquaculture expert with over 6 years of hands-on experience helping fish-pond builders create healthy, balanced pond ecosystems. At Memeilo.com, he writes detailed, data-driven guides to simplify pond construction, maintenance, and fish care for DIYers and professionals alike.
Aeration
Aeration means adding oxygen to your pond water. It’s one of the few things where skipping it doesn’t cause a slow decline, it can cause a sudden crisis instead. Why Still Water Runs Low on Oxygen Oxygen mainly gets into…
Nitrogen Cycle
The nitrogen cycle is how a pond turns dangerous fish waste into something safer. Good bacteria do this work. Every healthy pond depends on it. Most fish deaths in new ponds happen because this cycle hasn’t finished yet. Three Steps…
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)
Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) shows how well fish turn feed into actual growth. For anyone farming fish at any scale, this one number often decides whether feeding is a smart investment or a slow money leak. The Simple Math FCR…
Stocking Density
Stocking density means how many fish your pond can hold, based on total weight, not just fish count. It’s one of the easiest things to get wrong, and one of the most important. Why Fish Count Isn’t Enough Ten small…
Dissolved Oxygen
Dissolved oxygen is the oxygen that’s actually in your pond water. It’s the only kind fish can use to breathe. And it can drop to a dangerous level faster than almost any other water problem. How Oxygen Gets Into Water…
Biofilter
A biofilter is the heart of a healthy pond. It’s where good bacteria live and turn deadly fish waste into something safe. This happens quietly, all day, every day, once it’s set up right. What’s Really Happening Inside A biofilter…
Ammonia
Ammonia is a waste product that fish release. It comes out through their gills and in their waste. Ammonia is toxic to fish, even in small amounts. Where Does Ammonia Come From? Every pond makes ammonia. Fish release it through…
7 Pro Tips to determine the Right Pond Liner Size & Thickness
Getting the right pond liner size and thickness is one of the smartest choices you can make for your pond. A liner that fits well keeps your pond strong, clean, and leak-free for years. If your liner is too small, it can: If…
How to Feed Fish on Vacation Without Worry (2025 Guide)
When I took my first weekend getaway, I thought feeding my fish a little extra before leaving would be enough. But when I got home, the pond was cloudy, and my fish looked dull and tired. That experience taught me…