Hanako, the oldest koi have ever lived, was born in 1751 and lived until July 7, 1977 – an extrordinary 226 years! The age of Hanako was verifed by scale analysis. July 7 was named National Koi Day in honour of Hanako.Read More
Keep a close eye on your pond during the winter months to ensure there is an opening in the ice to allow oxygen into the water and gases to escape.Read More
Adding LED Pond Lighting is great way to extend the time you can enjoy your pond. Lighting up waterfalls or fountains adds a whole new dimension to your pond at night.Read More
Lotus make stunning pond plants. The larger varieties have huge leaves that grow up to 24” in diameter held up to 3 feet above the water. Their flowers are very fragrant and measure up to 8” in diameter. There are also medium and dwarf sized lotus that will suit any size pond or water feature.Read More
Chagoi are single coloured koi that range from light greenish brown to dark brown. Although they don’t have bright colours or intricate patterns, they are well known for growing larger than other varieties. They are also renowned for being very friendly and docile and are usually the first koi to come and eat food from...Read More
Oxy-Pond Cleaners are a great product for spot treating string algae on waterfalls and in shallow streams. Simply turn off your pump, sprinkle it on any algae, wait about 15 minutes and turn your pump back on.Read More
Great Blue Herons are typically solitary birds, so placing a lifelike heron decoy at eh edge of your pond often deters them from visiting your pond and eating your fish. If you have a heron that lives near your pond, moving your decoy around from time helps to maintain illusion.Read More
Goldfish make ideal pets for small ponds because of their modest size. They typically grow 8”- 10″ long, although they can occasionally get bigger. The best types of goldfish for outdoor ponds are Comets, Sarasa Goldfish and Shubunkins.Read More
Ammonia is one of the most common killers of fish. It is the main waste product produced by fish and can become dangerously high from overfeeding, spawning, inadequate filtration or over crowding.
