Upcoming Koi Shows for 2013

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Koi Shows 2013 Are you interested in Koi shows?  Here are a few coming up this year! Feb 9-10 Valley of the Sun Koi Show combined with Chinese Cultural Center Festival, 40th St in Phoenix, AZ Contact: Karin @ birdlady3@cox.net … Continue reading

How to prepare your pond for Hurricane Sandy

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Preparation and supplies needed for Hurricane Sandy Here are some steps and suggested supplies to prepare your pond for Hurricane Sandy. During storms, your fish will most likely move low in your pond so it is very important to keep … Continue reading

Prepare to Close Your Pond for Winter

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Things to do to Winterize your Pond! Prepare to winterize your pond Winterize Waterfalls: Shut off and remove your pump (store indoors) when ice begins to form. This will protect your pump and stop ice damns from building which will … Continue reading

Clean up Bacteria is essential for a clean pond bottom!

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Clean up Bacteria is essential for a clean pond bottom! Did you know Clean-Up Bacteria is essential for a clean pond bottom? A clean pond bottom is essential for a healthy pond environment and we offer a variety of clean-up … Continue reading

Did you know? “KH (Carbonate Alkalinity) levels…”

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From Microbift: “Did You Know?  KH (Carbonate Alkalinity) levels need to be at least 80, and preferable between 100-300 ppm for continuous nitrification (ammonia removal).  Phosphate levels should be 0.050 to 0.100 ppm, the lower the better.  Water changes and … Continue reading

Airstone Depth Setting for PondAir 2 and PondAir 4 aeration systems.

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Did you know that the maximum depth the air stones for the PondAir™2 and PondAir™4 pond aeration systems should be set at, for optimum performance and durability, is 24″?    You can download a PDF copy of the product manual on … Continue reading

Upcoming Koi Shows!

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July 13-15 MPKS Trade Show & 20th Annual Koi & Goldfish Show  at the Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL www.mpks.org Jul 27 – 29, 2012 Northwest Koi and Goldfish Club ZNA Northwest Chapter 32nd Annual show & Vender … Continue reading

Earth Fancy Notecards

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Need notecards or invitations?  Try Earth Fancy Notecards.   Made in USA (Windsor,  Vermont).   You may order by going directly to this website:   http://earthfancy.weebly.com/    

List of Plants Toxic to Pond Fish

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Have your fish died recently?  Do you have unusual water chemistry that you just cannot fix?  Consider what you have planted around your pond, including mulch and certains rocks (i.e. limestone).  When plant shopping, always look for aquatic plants that … Continue reading

Tip from Kasco Marine

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Aeration helps your fish and pond  stay healthy. Here’s a little tip from Tip from Kasco Marine. For many parts of the country, ponds are just starting to wake up from their winter slumber. Water temps are rising and fish are … Continue reading

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