Fish Disease Spotlight: Dropsy

Dropsy can result from bacterial infection and when fish have it their bodies will swell due to the growth of fluid within their tissue. This does tremendous damage and if left untreated it is very un …

A pond without plants is not really a pond… doesn't it just feel like a big puddle of water? In addition to the aesthetic appeal, adding popular aquatic plants will provide many other benefits, includ …

Exophthalmia, also known as Popeye, is a type of disease in which the eyes of a fish will bulge out, and will appear cloudy or white. It may affect one eye or both simultaneously. It results from swel …

Pond ducks are a very pleasant sight in any pond. Their appearance shows that it has been maintained in a manner that makes it attractive to wildlife. For those who want to attract ducks, below are so …

When you implement the appropriate fish care measures needed, you will more likely than not see your fish thrive in your ponds. Here is a list of fish related questions that new pond owners may have, …

Before building a backyard stream, there are some design issues that you should consider. Stream construction in your backyard involves a lot of work, but the success of your project regardless of whe …

Adding different aquatic plants to your pond is an amazing way to make your water garden looks even more beautiful. But first, you need to make a plan how you are going to put in the right aquatic pla …

Costia is a parasite that is single celled and thrives in cold water. It will multiply quickly in this environment and can cause considerable harm to any fish it comes into contact with. It is conside …

Maintaining balance or equilibrium within an ecosystem pond is essential; otherwise it will succumb to the effects of entropy, or increasing disorder and decline. Given the high cost involved with ins …

Protecting pond fish from extreme heat is very important during the summer months. Heat waves can be hazardous to ponds because they cause increased evaporation and photosynthesis which is undesirable …