Having some algae in your pond isn’t a bad thing. In fact, algae consumes nutrients and waste products and helps to purify your pond water. Many small zooplankton feed on algae which then become food for small fish.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

Floating plants like water lettuce and water hyacinths provide shelter and hiding places for koi and goldfish and can protect them from predators like herons.Read More

Frogs typically hibernate during the winter by burrowing in the mud found in ponds and lakes. Their metabolism slows down enough that they can absorb all the oxygen they need through their skin.Read More

Nisai is the Japanese term that refers to a koi that is 2 years old. Learn more Japanese koi TerminolgyRead More

Body flukes (Gyrodactylus sp.) are a fairly common parasite found on pond fish. They do not lay eggs like gill flukes, instead they produce live young. They are found both on the gills and the body of fish.Read More

Covering 50%-65% of your pond’s surface with plants is recommended to help shade the pond and keep the water cool in the summer months. Plants also consume excess nutrients from the water reducing algae growth and help to maintain optimal water quality. These ‘Clear Water Plants‘ are some of the best plants for maintaining a...Read More

If you plan to keep koi in your pond, it should be at least 4’ deep to give them enough space to swim and develop properly.Read More

The beautiful koi we see today originally started out as bland coloured carp that were raised for food in Japan. It wasn’t until the early 1800’s when farmers began to  notice interestingly coloured fish appearing in their rice paddies and began selectively bred for colour.Read More

Although algae can be a pond owners worst problem, it has many potential benefits outside of the pond such as, a source for biofuels, fertilizers and nutritional supplementsRead More