Building a biolake: things to know

First of all, to be sure of obtaining a biolake or biopool that meets your expectations, it is important to entrust its realization to specialists in the field. Water is a natural element that must be known, so that it can be “inserted” in the garden in the most suitable way and without the risk of turning into a disappointment what was intended to be an enrichment from an aesthetic and well-being point of view.

It is essential to identify the ideal position: a suitable location will not only ensure the success of the biolake, but also facilitate its maintenance over the course of the seasons. Choosing an area with the right balance of light and shade and with a suitable slope will allow the project to come to fruition.

Another aspect to take into consideration concerns the flora and fauna that will be present in the biolake: it is important to read up on the type of plants you want to have, to avoid combining contrasting species that could compromise the development of the vegetation and affect the health of the biolake.

Similarly, if you want to have animals in the biolake, you need to consider their interaction with the vegetation and the fact that, as in the case of fish and turtles, they will produce more waste that will need to be removed and should therefore be considered as a discriminating factor when choosing between a bathing and a decorative biolake.

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Spring maintenance of the biolake

March and April are the right time to pay a little extra attention to the maintenance of the biolake, so that it can be ‘reborn’ in all its beauty.

Specifically, it is essential to carry out an early season cleaning, in which debris and leaves that may have settled on the bottom and walls of the basin are removed using the special robot. Particular attention must be paid to the filter area, which must be vacuumed in order to allow it to function properly.

If the pumps have been turned off during the winter, it is important to check them and turn them on again to restore the water circulation system.

With the arrival of spring, nature reawakens, so it is important to monitor the health and growth of vegetation, which may become excessive and affect the balance of the biolake. In the case of both lakeside and aquatic plants, if they are too lush, they should be pruned to prevent them from taking over and suffocating other species.

Once these measures have been taken, the biolake is ready for the warm season, in a blaze of colour and clear water that invites you to dive in and enjoy a magical moment in contact with nature.

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Biodiversity in the biolake

Plants are one of the essential features of the biolake and, as we have read in this article, numerous types can live together in the lake or on its banks, helping to preserve the quality of the water and making it an ideal place to dive.

What’s more, and anyone who owns a biolake will certainly have noticed this: it is a natural environment that attracts numerous species of animals, which find food, water or refreshment there.

Both during the day and at night, birds, dragonflies and butterflies populate the biolake, attracted by the sound of the water and the natural environment. These are often species that have not been seen in the area for a long time.

Similarly, pets also like to spend time in the vicinity of the biolake and often end up preferring its water to their bowl!

What about mosquitoes? No need to worry: the constantly moving water of the biolake prevents mosquitoes from laying their eggs and thus prevents their proliferation.