The first few leaves of Lotus plants usually float on the water’s surface. As the plant grows stronger, subsequent leaves are held up high above the water.Read More
Frog and toad tadpoles are wonderful additions to ponds. Not only is it fun to watch them develop from tadpole to frog or toad, but they also consume copious amounts of algaeRead More
Algae blooms usually occur when there is an imbalance in your pond. Overcrowding with fish, inadequate filtration, sludge accumulation, or not enough plants can lead to excess algae growth.Read More
New pond filters usually take 4 to 6 weeks to become fully biologically functional because it takes the beneficial bacteria that long to completely colonize the filter media.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
Muck Reducing Pellets really work! They contain high concentrations of specialized beneficial bacteria that digest muck and organic matter on the bottom of the pond.Read More
Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifilis) is probably the most common parasite in ornamental fish. It is one of the few microscopic parasites that can be diagnosed without a microscope, because it has one life stage that produces salt grain sized ‘cysts’ that are easily visible with the naked eye.Read More
If you are on municipal water, make sure to use a Tap Water Conditioner / Dechlorinator when you fill your pond. Many municipalities add Chloramine to their water, which can remain in the pond for weeks unless treated with a dechlorinator. Dechlorinator instantly makes tap water safe for fish and other pond inhabitants.Read More
