David Twigg
Chagoi Koi: The Fish with the Best Personality Chagoi Koi is a delightful addition to any water garden. November 18, 2024 Fish How to Create a Clean and Clear Ecosystem Pond Ecosystem ponds can be easy to understand if you have a good grasp of what components go into a basic, functionin...
1. Aerate Your Pond Whether you have a small decorative pond, a koi pond, a larger pond, or even a small lake, aerating or agitating the water definitely helps keep your pond water clean. It’s one of the easiest things pond owners can do to keep their ponds healthy and looking their...
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...
Raccoons like to take shelter in dark, enclosed spaces. That includes spots like the crawl space beneath a deck or porch, under the roots of a large tree, or anywhere with brush thick enough to provide cover. For this reason, make sure your lawn stays clean and clutter-free, as debris ...
Tank/Pond SizeThe general rule is that each adult Koi needs a minimum of 250 gallons for each fish. If you have a female capable of spawning, you’re looking at 500 gallons for each female. But bigger is always better.However, it’s highly recommended that you don’t confine Koi to ...
Koi eggs stick to whatever they come in contact with. Usually, Koi fish like to deposit their eggs in aquatic plants such as water hyacinth and water lettuce. Therefore, I always encourage plants in aKoi pondif you want to breed them. However, around 20% of the thousands and thousands of...
Algae only become a problem when the growth becomes excessive and therefore difficult to manage. The main goal in keeping clear, healthy water is not to completely rid your pond of algae, but rather to keep it in balance with nature. Dealing with excess algae growth doesn’t have to be ...
Do not keep koi, as they will outgrow the bathtub pond very quickly. A bathtub can make an excellent addition to your backyard—asa fish pond. It is large enough to hold a small collection of fish and deep enough so that it will not freeze completely. Above ground or sunk into the ear...
Keep the Pond Clean A pond or swimming pool that's overgrown with algae creates a feast for new tadpoles and encourages frogs to lay their eggs in your garden pond. Removing algae eliminates the food source for young tadpoles, preventing them from developing into frogs. ...