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The average person has no idea what Japanese Trapdoor Snails are. But if you own a koi pond or another type of water garden, surely you have heard of one. They are a great help to a water gardener and koi pond owner. Japanese Trapdoor Snails are great addition to your water garden or koi [...]

If you are new to building a Koi pond, then you are going to have to be aware of two things: expensive mistakes and potential pitfalls. Below is a brief 10 step guide that covers building a pond from scratch, starting with the concrete. Step 1 – You might want to get hold of a [...]

What are some things to think about when you are building a garden pond for your yard? First, the pond should be easily accessible to a water supply to top it off during the summer. If you are using a waterfall or fountain electricity will need to be connected and the distance will be a [...]

Raising Koi is a totally unique idea for a hobby. Many Koi owners consider this a very rewarding hobby and some may even consider them as pets. If you have ever considered keeping fish, Koi is a great idea because not only are they fun to watch eat, but are also smart enough that you [...]

Pond barley straw is an all natural approach that is safer for fish then algaecide, to control of string algae. But how does it work? To uncover the reason barley is used in pond we first must recount a circling folk story surround its discovery. It is told that on one warm summer day, a [...]

If you have a freshwater pond that you would love to stock with fish or you are thinking about putting in a Koi pond right now, you will find that Koi make for some of the most beautiful choices you can find. Koi are widely regarded to be among the most popular freshwater pond fish [...]

Vertical pond walls are preferred in koi ponds because they increase the water volume and minimize the risk of a fish jumping out. This makes a block built pond a popular choice. In this type of construction, the surfaces are rendered and sealed before use. For extra strength, incorporate glass fibers into the render mix [...]

The one thing that you should always remember when you are raising Koi fish is that the pond environment you have them in has proper filtration. The other thing about Koi fish is that they are sensitive when it comes to the water’s quality compared to other fish. This is why Koi fish need consideration [...]

Having a garden pond at your home is an incredible investment that provides your entire family with a lush environment in which to relax.  A simple pond can be enlivened quite easily with the addition of a small waterfall, a few statues, beautiful fish or lovely aquatic plants.  However, you will find that it is [...]

Are you someone who loves the idea of beautiful living jewels in your garden? If so, it is time for you to look into keeping a Koi garden! A Koi garden is a garden that makes good use of a Koi pond as a feature. This Koi pond will hold the gorgeous decorative carp known [...]