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Did You Know:Koi Fish play a vital role in your pond's ecosystem?Koi forage on algae and pond debris. They convert these into nutrient laden waste, which provides food for beneficial pond bacteria and aquatic plants.Koi are also very beautiful and docile, and provide a great conversation with visitors. They can also become great pets and many many people have their Koi recognize them and can readily hand feed them! We work with only reputable established Koi Fish Breeders who take every precauti …

As your pond ages if you are consistently applying bacteria and adding aquatic plants, the bacteria will colonize and the plants will grow and spread their roots, and both will compete with the green water for the same nutrients, ultimately producing clear water. This process, unfortunately, takes time...ponds are living entities that need time to get in balance or restore their balance and we have to be patient...but we can help the process with these tips for fighting green and …

As the weather warms up your Koi will become more active, and your first instinct may be to feed feed feed! Koi fish are ectothermic,which means that their internal body temperature is governed strictly by the ambient water temperature they are in.The result is their metabolism lowers when the temperature is colder, and they really do not "come out of hibernation" like hungry bears! Another potential issue that leads to overfeeding is that Koi are a bit like begging dogs; we condition t …

Beautiful Blooms. Perfect PadsHardy and Tropical Water Lilies In-Stock NowIf you spend any time in our shop, you'll hear us talk about the importance of aquatic plants in your pond's ecosystem. They play several key roles in your pond: Filtration, Shelter, Food, and Oxygenation to name just a few. They are one of the main elements necessary to a healthy, thriving, self-maintaining balanced ecosystem in your pond.Now we could sit here all day talking about pond plants, but for the time being, let …

Mom's pond is a peaceful refugeHelp keep it that way with these tips and deals!Now that spring has finally sprung, mom can finally get out there and enjoy the sunshine while she converts her pond from a winter wasteland into the crown jewel of her landscape. Be a good helper and make sure she follows these few simple steps for success:1. Re-boot the bacteria colony. After a long winter's nap, her pond's beneficial bacteria population is dangerously low. She'll need to help them reach critical ma …