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September 2, 2026Chris Dahl

Magnetic Drive and Asynchronous pumps are very energy efficient and long-lasting pumps. With only 1 moving part, their simple design provides many years of reliable service and cost less to operate than direct drive pumps.

Daily Pond Tip

September 1, 2026Chris Dahl

Always monitor your fish closely for signs of disease. If you detect and treat a problem early on, the fish have a much better chance of recovering fully

Daily Pond Tip

August 31, 2026Chris Dahl

1 of the 2 species of Lotus plants is native to Canada. Nelumbo lutea, a yellow flowering lotus is found in southernmost parts of Ontario

Daily Pond Tip

August 30, 2026Chris Dahl

You can train your koi to eat right out of your hand! It just takes some practice and patience. Hand feeding your koi or goldfish is not only great fun but can be very useful for getting close enough to your fish to allow you to inspect them for signs of injury or disease. Our...

Daily Pond Tip

August 29, 2026Chris Dahl

Carbon ‘aka’ activated charcoal helps remove tannins that cause tea coloured pond water. It also removes dissolved organics, odours, chlorine and chloramines from the water as well.

Daily Pond Tip

August 28, 2026Chris Dahl

Test kits are available in liquid or test strips. Test strips are quick, easy and they are available with multiple tests on 1 strip, however we find the liquid test kits to be more accurate and easier to read.

Daily Pond Tip

August 27, 2026Chris Dahl

Barley Extract works faster than barley straw or barley pellets to reduce algae growth, but needs to be applied more often.

Daily Pond Tip

August 26, 2026Chris Dahl

As temperatures change in your pond through the seasons, adjust your fish food accordingly. Feed a Spring & Fall food when the water is cool and Growth or Colour Enhancing foods when the temperatures are warmer.

Daily Pond Tip

August 25, 2026Chris Dahl

Watercress is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans, with evidence of its use dating back to the early Egyptian and Roman civilizations

Daily Pond Tip

August 24, 2026Chris Dahl

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.

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