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I purchased a bright yellow-colored koi. Several months later, the colors began to fade. Why? I purchased a bright yellow-colored koi. Several months later, the colors began to fade. Why? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on August 18, 2011 by thepondguy

Think about the things that make you feel healthy and happy. Like good food. Low stress. And enough sunshine every day to keep the blues away. With that simple recipe, you’ve described the perfect balance. And if you don’t stay true to it, everything suffers. Including your complexion. Just ask your koi.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Heron, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

I think I spotted some eggs in my pond, do I need to do anything with them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 19, 2011 by thepondguy

If you have koi fish in your pond, there’s a distinct possibility you may be right. If you don’t, we may have a mystery on our hands. For the purposes of identification, koi eggs are about the size of small beads – or small pinheads. Their color can range from milky white to greenish brown, and you’ll often be able to see black dots – which are developing koi eyes – inside them.

Filed under: Aquatic Plants, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Heron, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Predator Control, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Do great blue herons fly south for the winter? – Water Garden & Features Q & A

Posted on October 15, 2009 by thepondguy

The bane of fishpond owners, great blue herons, will make a quick meal out of pricey koi and graceful goldfish. The good news is…

Filed under: Heron, Pond Netting, Predator Control, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

Why do people put dye in their decorative ponds? – Water Garden & Features Q & A

Posted on August 14, 2009 by thepondguy

If you’re new to the hobby, the thought of adding dye to your pond may seem like a foreign concept! Why would you want to add color to the water that you’re working so hard to keep clear? Well, there are aesthetic reasons…

Filed under: Algae Control, Heron, Koi & Goldfish, Predator Control, Season-Long Control, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

How Do I Deter Herons From My Water Feature? – Water Feature Q & A

Posted on March 6, 2009 by thepondguy

A fish lovers nightmare…the heron! Ever wake up in the morning, walk out to your water feature with a cup of coffee (or orange juice for you non-coffee drinkers) and discover a [...]

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Protecting Your Fish From Predators – Water Garden Q & A

Posted on June 23, 2008 by thepondguy

Blue Heron Decoy: These decoys, when used correctly, will deter blue herons away from your water garden. Here’s why: Blue herons are very territorial birds. If a heron sees [...]

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