Moreso, koi fish live for up to 50 years, so you need to be ready to create an outdoor koi pond that will stand the test of time. You must also factor in pond maintenance and koi care costs. The primary cost you will incur in having a koi pond is in the construction of it. Th...
Koi fish are known to adorngarden ponds, restaurant interiors, and lounge space for their beautiful lineage and bizarre coloring. But do you know, how much are Koi fish and what exactly adds to their worth? In this article, I’ll list some mind-boggling factors that determine Koi fish’s ...
How to Make My Koi Fish Grow FasterAs long as you follow the suggested conditions listed in the previous section, your Koi will thrive and grow much bigger, much faster! Their environment must be large and warm, with the right pH, nitrite, and nitrate levels, and be well-maintained. As...
Large and jumbo varieties can be sold at prices that are high enough to outweigh the cost of upkeep for the first few years. They raise the koi for at least 2 – 4 years or until they have reached at least 15 inches (38 cm) long. This is a good way of ensuring customers that the...
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The Aquascape Water Gardening blog is your resource for learning about the joy of water gardening. Here you’ll find ‘How to’ and tips for maintaining your pond or water garden, koi care, seasonal pond care, and much more. Surprising Secrets of a Favorite Pond Plant: The Calla Lily The...
How much electricity does an aquarium use?AquariumsEquipment Power consumption depends not on the size of the fish tank, but on the electrical equipment that it’s running, and how long it’s on for. If it's a tropical tank, energy consumption will come from the heater, the light, and...
Water is a central element of many Japanese gardens (and it definitely helps with the zen feeling!). Fountains made of wood leading into a koi pond with lily pads are one way of adding this element. By 663highland (Own work) [GFDL,CC-BY-SA-3.0orCC BY 2.5],via Wikimedia Commons ...
How to feed your pond fish during winter Most pond fish enter a dormant state during winter, much like hibernation. They don’t technically hibernate, but their digestive systems do dramatically slow down. This means they don’t need much food; some pond keepers even choose to stop feeding ...