Posted on August 13, 2010 by thepondguy
Now that beach season here it is time to venture out into the great outdoors and soak in some of that summer sun. You can safely bet your Koi will be doing the same, as they love the sunshine and can be found sunning themselves in the shallows of your pond. Unlike us, however, they can’t lather on the sunscreen. So what can you do to make sure they don’t overindulge and end up with a sunburn?
Filed under: Aquatic Plants, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: Koi & Goldfish, aquatic plants, fish care, water garden | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 30, 2010 by thepondguy
You would think that your koi need a drink of water like the desert needs another grain of sand but just like us; they too need a little refreshment from time to time. Koi utilize water to maintain proper body functions the same as us but they just do it a little bit differently.
Filed under: Feeding Fish, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: Koi & Goldfish, fish, fish food, Fish Population, fish care, water garden | 2 Comments »
Posted on June 25, 2010 by thepondguy
Your fish have finally spawned and after what seems like eons of waiting they are starting to grow into full grown Koi…or Goldfish…or…what are they? Your newcomers seem to have unique new patterns and colors that are difference than their alleged parents, is it possible your Koi and Goldfish have crossbred?
Filed under: Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: defensepac, Fish Population, goldfish, koi, Koi & Goldfish, koi breeding, submerged plants | 7 Comments »
Posted on June 18, 2010 by thepondguy
It feels great to finally stand back and take a look at your finished handy-work. A brand new beautifully decorated water feature full of crystal clear water. It looks so great you may even consider jumping in it yourself. So what wouldn’t your fish love about it?
Filed under: Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: fish kill, water garden | 2 Comments »
Posted on June 11, 2010 by thepondguy
Why do Koi (and Goldfish) Change Color? Colin – Sunbury, OH You’ve now created the perfect pond habitat and begun to add fish. Multiple trips to the pond store scanning the tank to find just the perfect one to bring home. Some have spots, some red, some orange with black streaks. At least you’ve found [...]
Filed under: Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: fish food, Koi & Goldfish | 5 Comments »
Posted on May 18, 2010 by thepondguy
Maybe you’ve entertained the idea of constructing a water garden in you yard but feel you are not quite up to the task. Perhaps you are one of those people who don’t understand what all of the “hype” is about when it comes to back yard waterfalls and pricey Koi. To those of you who…
Filed under: Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Feeding Fish, Koi & Goldfish, Pondless Waterfall, Water Gardens & Features, Waterfall | Tagged: waterfalls, water lily, water lilies, benefits of owning a water garden, easy water gardending, pond kit, backyard watergarden, underw | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 13, 2010 by thepondguy
Your newly purchased fish are typically handed over to you in an oxygenated plastic bag or container to allow adequate time to transport them to their new home. While it may be tempting to just dump them into your water garden upon your return home, you will want to make sure your pond is ready…
Filed under: Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Koi & Goldfish, Uncategorized | Tagged: acclimate your fish, aquatic plants, fish, fish conditioner, fish disease, fish habitat, fish stress, healthy fish, introducing new fish, new fish, pond salt | 4 Comments »
Posted on May 5, 2010 by thepondguy
Just like any other pet, Koi provide pond guys and gals everywhere with entertainment and companionship. So now your new found finned friends are chasing each other around and being rather aggressive towards each other. This violent activity may seem disturbing to us but for your Koi it is actually a natural process.
Filed under: Aeration - WG, Aquatic Plants, Feeding Fish, Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: bottom muck, breeding koi, hornwort, Koi behavior, koi mating, koi running into each other, koi spawning season, Nature's Defense, water garden, water hyacinth | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 29, 2010 by thepondguy
As we approach our warmer spring and summer months you may find yourself watching in awe as algae takes over your pond at an almost impossible rate. What is going on in your pond that is making it punish you so? Let’s take a look at the cause of algae and your approach on treating it…
Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Aquatic Plants, Bass, Catfish, Chara (Algae), Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Frogs, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Season-Long Control, Trout, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Quality Issues, Water Testing, Weed Identification | Tagged: beneficial bacteria, algae takeover, algea, chemical treatment ponds, Cutrine Plus Granular, proactive, Hyrdrothol 191, Airmax series | 9 Comments »
Posted on April 23, 2010 by thepondguy
At this time of year, as the cold wind of winter gradually begins to soften into the warmer days of early spring, and we anxiously wait for the long, hot, blissful days of summer sunshine, your fish will start to stir and wake from their sullen winter respite at the bottom of your pond…,
Filed under: Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Population, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Spring Start-Up, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: dormant fish, fall & spring fish food, fish care, fish food, fish friendly, higher protein fish food, wheatgerm, wheatgerm fish food | 3 Comments »
