Fish Disease Spotlight: Exophthalmia

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 …

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 …

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 …

Turtles can make an excellent addition to your pond, although they do need considerable care and are not suitable for children. The best type is aquatic, as they will rapidly acclimate themselves to …

Each year the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ holds the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show. The show features various nursery, landscaping, and outdoor design companies and invites them …

Ponds and lakes will differ when it comes to their chemical composition, and this is true even when they are in close proximity to one another. Bodies of water, manmade or natural, are also subject to …

Although many pond owners like duckweed due to its beauty, and the manner in which it propagates, it can become a problem over time if not properly managed. Some variants of duckweed don’t have …

There is a great deal of skill and creativity involved with choosing the correct plant for the correct location in your landscape, and unfortunately many people get it wrong. Below is an overview of …

Parasitic worms are a serious concern for pond owners and aquarists. Among the most notorious is the Camallanus worm, a fish worm parasite that grows over 6–12 weeks and becomes visible protrud …

Horsetail plants (Equisetum hyemale), also known as scouring rush or horse bristle, are ancient, reed-like perennials that date back to prehistoric times. These living fossils are not only striking in …