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🐾 Treat Your Pets with a Pond Paradise! 🌊

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Seeking a delightful twist for your pet’s playtime? Think about introducing a pond or stream to your outdoor space! Ponds aren’t just eye-catching; they’re pet-friendly havens. They serve as a natural, refreshing drink source, cutting down your refill and cleaning routine. Plus, they craft a serene spot for both your pets and you to unwind. […]

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Your Gift Search Ends Here!

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Your search for the ideal gift stops here! Why not surprise your spouse, children, or even yourself with the enchanting beauty of a pond or fire fountain? Our diverse selection includes options for all preferences and spaces.  Whether you’re looking for a recreational pond or a stylish compact sphere or urn. These water features not […]

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Weird Fish Facts: Why do Fish Smell Badly?

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Fish smell strongly because of amino acids in their secretions and tissues, which is rich in sulfur and very unstable once the fish dies. The amino acids break down quickly into volatile amines like ethylamine, which conveys a strong odor. When you get fish slime on your hands, it begins to decay almost immediately. That’s […]

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Why Are Koi So Expensive?

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Koi fish, renowned for their striking beauty, are more than just an aesthetic addition to ponds; they command high prices for reasons beyond their visual appeal. For instance, at the All Japan Koi Show 2017, a grand champion koi fish was sold for a record-breaking 1.8 million dollars, highlighting the exceptional value of these fish. […]

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A Small Pond Can Have a Large Impact!

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Even a small pond can be designed to incorporate a waterfall feature. Since the force, flow, and sound is based on the volume of water, drop and arrangement of boulders, you can decide whether you prefer a gentle trickle or an energizing splash.

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Who Needs an Annual Pond Cleaning?

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Almost everyone can use a pond cleaning! We recommend everyone get a thorough cleaning of their pond at least once a year, usually in the spring. Why is a thorough cleaning needed in an ecosystem pond? Organic matter builds up over time, especially in winter months. When spring comes, the organic matter starts breaking down, […]

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All About Fish Fins

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Koi and goldfish both have a dorsal (top) fin, an assortment of bottom fins, and the caudal (tail) fin as well as a few others. The dorsal fin in koi is extremely vulnerable to ulceration and it’s not uncommon for the mildest of bacterial infections to erode a hole right in the middle of it! […]

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Some Fish Feeding Tips

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Koi and other pond fish will feed on natural sources such as algae and wayward insects, but they’ll benefit from a prepared, quality fish food. Just like other pet foods, not all fish food is created equal. You want to look for food that contains a high-quality protein along with stabilized multivitamins and probiotics. Make […]

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Who’s Visiting Your Pond?

August 2, 2024 // By Shawnee Thomas

Creating a balanced environment in your pond with lots of different plants and water creatures will bring more wildlife to your area. Expect to see dragonflies and damselflies buzzing around the plants at the edge of your pond. In addition, perennial flowers will draw in butterflies and bees. An abundance of insects will entice frogs […]

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How Big Will My Koi Fish Grow?

July 13, 2023 // By Scott Brown

In an ideal environment, an adult koi can reach a whopping 3 feet long. Under most conditions your finned koi will not grow to that immense length, but there are ways to reach its full potential. Koi will keep growing throughout their lives. How fast and large they grow depend on several factors, including: • […]

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