Dickson Brothers, Inc.

     Serving North Texas Since 1973

Winding Down the Water Garden:

Preparing for the Cold Season

Neil Sperry  &  Mary Traveland

Neil Sperry featured a segment with Mary Traveland onsite from our location in Mesquite Texas at our own Dickson Brothers Backyard Ponds.

The initial showing aired on "DIG IN DFW" on October 22, 2012

DIG IN broadcasts on Television, Radio, & 

distributes through multiple social channels 

on the internet.

Radio:  Neil broadcasts weekends over

DFW powerhouse radio station

WBAP NEWS/TALK 820 AM and 96.7 FM.

Pond Water Testing: Is it necessary?

When a pond keeper calls with a fish issue, the first thing I ask is: 

"Have you tested the water?"

The pond water is your fishes environment, rather like air is ours.

In this article, Mary Traveland provides "Must Know" information

and "How To" tips for a healthy & happy fish pond.

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Read about the Nitrogen Cycle, Ammonia, Beneficial Bacteria, Nitrite & Nitrate, ph, Total Alkalinity, Filtration, and the normal parameters of a balanced fish or Koi pond.