TIPS, ADVICE & ARTICLES FOR KOI POND OWNERS

We have years of experience in all aspects of pond keeping. Chances are, that if it can happen, it has probably happened to us, and we have found a solution to the problem.

We have taken the time to write down some helpful tips and information on some of the more common questions that people ask us. 

• ALGAE - One of the most common problems people have in their ponds is excess algae. Here are a few ways to solve the problem

• CLEAR WATER PLANTS - a guide to the most effective aquatic plants to obtain clear water naturally.

• NEW! FEEDING KOI AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES - How much, how often and what type of food you feed your fish in the pond  depends on the temperature of the water.

• FILTRATION - a brief introduction to filtration basics

• FISH - Here is a brief introduction to some of the more common varieties of fish that people keep in there ponds

• GREEN WATER - a more in depth look at controlling one of the most irritating types of algae that grows in ponds.

• BRINING KOI AND GOLDFISH INDOORS FOR WINTER

• HOW TO INCREASE FILTRATION WITHOUT BUYING A NEW FILTER - a few techniques to increase the filtration capacity of your existing filter

• HOW TO SELECT A POND PUMP - Tips on what to look for in a pump and how to select the proper size.

• HOW TO TREAT ULCERS IN KOI AND GOLDFISH

• INTRODUCING NEW FISH TO YOUR POND - Adding fish to   your pond can be risky, but not if you follow the proper procedures

• HOW TO TRAIN YOU FISH TO EAT FROM YOUR HAND - hand feeding your koi is fun but it is also practical.

• KOI ANATOMY - Diagram of a koi

• KOI SPAWNING BEHAVIOUR & DEVELOPMENT - Here's what you can expect to see if your fish spawn.

• POND DESIGN TIPS - A few pointers if you are planning to build a pond

• QUARANTINE PROCEDURE FOR NEW FISH - How to quarantine new fish before introducing them into your pond

• SALT IN THE POND - Covers some of the many uses of salt in the pond

• SPRING CLEANING AND START-UP - Here is a step by step guide to follow when opening your pond in the spring

• WINTER POND COVERS - Here is a brief description of how to put up a winter pond cover.

• PREPARING YOUR POND FOR WINTER  - Here are a few pointers to help you get your pond ready for winter