The surface of Lotus leaves are extremely hydrophobic, meaning they repel water due to microscopic hairs that cause water droplets to bead up and roll off the surface.Read More
Costia is common microscopic parasite that is active in cool water. They are smaller than most parasites and are shaped like a comma when viewed under a microscope.Read More
The best way to clean your Bioballs or other Biolgical Filter Media is to rinse them with pond water. Spraying them with cold, chlorinated tap water will kill off most of the beneficial bacteria lives on them.Read More
Feed your koi and goldfish a well-balanced diet. Choose a high-quality food, or better yet, mix food from different brands to give them more variety and ensure their nutritional needs are met.Read More
Watercress is a low growing, marginal pond plant that loves to be in moving water, making it an ideal plant for streams and waterfalls. Plus, it is also edible.Read More
Automatic Fish Feeders are a great way to make sure your fish are fed while your are away for a few days or more, and they are more reliable than your neighbours!Read More
Water lilies need to be spit or divided every few years for optimal growth. If you have noticed that the leaves on your lilies are much smaller than they used to be and they rarely flower, it is a sign that they need divided or potted into larger pots.Read More
While Tropical water lilies may be a bit expensive and will not survive the winter in the pond except in very warm climates, they are definitely worth it. They bloom profusely all summer long; they are available in many colours and they often have large exquisitely patterned leaves.Read More
Overfeeding your fish can lead to poor water quality, cloudy water, algae blooms, sick fish and the need for more frequent filter maintenance. Feed your fish what they can consume in 3 to 5 minutes per feeding.Read More
