There is a rule that respects animal species in biological pools. Those who come by their own means have the right to stay and live in the new artificial ecosystem. This rule applies to dragonflies, newts, frogs and more, even to terrapins, as long as they are native species. There is an exception to [...]

Biological pools allow direct contact with nature. Once bathers share the same water with other living beings that inhabit it. There are many possibilities to get in closer contact with animal life, for those who want to. From the microscopic beings important for water biofiltration, to the aquatic snails that clean biofilm surfaces, to [...]

"The planet's water resources face an unprecedented threat", says the United Nations on the occasion of the World Water Day, on March 22. "Currently, about 2.2 billion people do not have access to clean water and 4, 2 billion  live without adequate sanitation. The effects of climate change are expected to increase these numbers [...]

Does it fit? Can a biological pool be inserted in a small plot of an urbanization, in a backyard with limited space or in an urban garden? Sometimes there is this concern that the water mirror could occupy the entire garden and there would be little space for other purposes. In fact, a small [...]

It is an accepted fact that biological pools are habitats for amphibians and many other aquatic living beings. This photo of a caterpillar reveals that other types of animals also take advantage of these poles of biodiversity. The photo was sent by an owner of a biological pool, along with the question if this [...]