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My koi are moving really slowly, but scatter when I get close to the pond. Is that normal? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on November 30, 2011 by thepondguy

When the water gets cold, koi fish get lazy. Okay. Maybe not lazy – but they slow down considerably as their bodies conserve energy to withstand colder temperatures. But despite their natural tendency to slow down in the off season, their survival instincts remain intact. Thus, when they sense motion from the outside world, they get nervous.

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When should I switch my fish food? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

Posted on September 30, 2011 by thepondguy

If you’re eating fish food, you should probably consider switching it right away. I recommend pizza. Unless, of course, you’re a fish – which, for the purposes of this post, we’ll assume you are.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Deicer, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Koi & Goldfish, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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 »

My fish always seem hungry. How much should I really be feeding them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 3, 2011 by thepondguy

Proper fish feeding is one of the great balancing acts of pond ownership – and there’s precious little in the way of definitive, measurable guidelines. With a little observation, though, you’ll have it down to a science in no time.

As a rule, it’s best to feed your fish once a day, and preferably at the same time. An established routine trains them to be on the alert when mealtime rolls around, which in turn makes each feeding more efficient and effective.

Filed under: Benefits of Owning, Feeding Fish, Fish Population, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Why are my koi chasing each other? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

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, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Switching to High-Protein Fish Food – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

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…,

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How do I know when I can feed my koi again? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on February 26, 2010 by thepondguy

Now that we’re at winter’s peak, many of us begin to think about the coming spring. As we start the spring to-do list, we remember those poor little koi that are out in the water garden. Since you’ve kept a hole open in the ice all winter, you really have nothing to worry about, right?

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Why should I feed my pond fish Wheat Germ-based food in the fall and spring? – Water Garden & Features Q & A

Posted on September 17, 2009 by thepondguy

As the weather changes, pond and water garden centers remind their customers to feed a different diet to their fish – a wheat germ based diet. Why? What’s the difference? Do fish experience…

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What Kind of Fish Food Should I Be Feeding My Koi? – Water Garden & Feature Q & A

Posted on June 26, 2009 by kathiethueme

One of the greatest joys of keeping koi or goldfish in a decorative pond is mealtime. When it’s time for the fish’s daily dose of food, they’ll swim right to shore and seem to beg for those tasty morsels! [...]

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Is it Too Early to Feed My Koi? – Water Feature Q & A

Posted on February 20, 2009 by thepondguy

This is a very popular question I get during this time of the year. As the temperatures slowly start to warm up, your once dormant fish become [...]

Filed under: Feeding Fish, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , | 3 Comments »

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