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Why Do Koi Fish Jump Out of the Pond & How to Prevent It?(Post)
Concerns arise when koi unexpectedly jump out of the pond. Although uncommon, koi jumping can be a sign of a problem in the pond. Owning a pond raises specific questions. One of the most common conce ...
How To Keep A Koi Pond Safe During Freezing Weather(Post)Freezing weather changes everything for a koi pond. The water slows down. The fish slow down. Equipment that worked all summer perfectly suddenly faces a new set of challenges. Ice forms across the s ...
How to Calculate Your Pond’s Volume(Post)Understanding the volume of water in your pond is crucial for several reasons, from maintaining a healthy ecosystem to signing up for professional services. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help ...
Create a Winter Safe Haven for Stress-Free Koi(Post)As winter sets in, koi enthusiasts often find themselves grappling with concerns about the well-being of their prized fish. Two common worries that surface during this season are the stress on koi an ...
What to Expect from a Professional Koi Pond Cleaning Service(Post)While adding a backyard pond may require more from you in terms of upkeep, it definitely gives your outdoor space a unique peaceful vibe. As time goes by, organic waste, debris, and algae buildup, wh ...
Can a Pondless Water Feature Run in Winter?(Post)Many people who own pondless water features are curious about whether or not they can be used during winter. While numerous experts will recommend deactivating such features for the winter season, it ...
How To Prevent Waterfall Problems(Post)Waterfalls are lovely to watch and listen to, and few ponds or water gardens are complete without them. However, they are not infallible, and are subject to problems that you’ll occasionally ha ...
How To Care For Koi Fish(Post)Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a pro koi fish caretaker? Feeding them is easy, but koi fish do have special characteristics that, combined with their expensive price tags, make them requ ...
How to Set Up a Freshwater Planted Aquarium: A Beginner’s Guide(Post)Along with being an exquisite aesthetic feature of your home, a fully planted freshwater aquarium offers a fully enveloping and rewarding hobby that brings a part of nature indoors. Looking at the p ...
Adding Sturgeon To Your Pond(Post)Sturgeon is a family of fish that can be divided into twenty seven species. They are considered by many experts to be primitive fish since they display characteristics which have largely not changed ...
Is Your Waterfall Feature Aerating Your Water Garden Well?(Post)Some pond owners feel that their waterfall feature is sufficient aeration for their pond, but is it? As the waterfall churns and moves water by the gallons, it can certainly look like the pond is get ...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation(Post)Drip irrigation, which is also known as trickle irrigation, is one of the best ways to apply nutrients and water to crops, and below are some reasons why this is the case, along with some advantages ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning(Post)Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happ ...
Protecting Pond Fish From Extreme Heat(Post)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 undesirabl ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Cloudy Eyes(Post)Cloudy Eyes is a condition which is seen both in aquarium and pond fish, especially tropical species. In some scenarios it may not actually be a disease, but rather a symptom of another condition. Be ...