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Why Is Chlorine Removal so Important in Fish Ponds?

Ponds and water features are typically filled with tap water, which often contains chlorine or chloramine. If you have koi fish, goldfish, minnows, or any other kind of fish or...

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Dreaming of Spring

The seemingly endless months of snow and cold weather have us dreaming of spring (unless you live in Florida and put on a jacket only a handful of times this season)....

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Caring for Your Pond Fish During an Emergency

Do you have an emergency plan for your pond fish? When you're making plans with your family about what to do during natural disasters like hurricanes, blizzards, or fires, you...

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Pond Fish Care in Winter

Winter isn't the most exciting time of the year to be a water gardener, but it's one of the most important times for maintenance. Starting in the fall, water quality...

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How to Train Your Fish to Eat from Your Hand

Certain koi are naturally more social than others due to their personalities. You may have already noticed a few "greeters" always say hi while the shy guys hang out in...

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Fish Care to Maintain Water Quality

There are a few reasons why a pond goes from crystal clear to cloudy, smelly, murky, and even green. Excess waste, debris, and poor oxygenation cause most water quality issues,...

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Why are my fish constantly at the surface?

Fish enjoy routine and will learn your feeding schedule and start to come to the surface when they see you. Waiting at the surface for food is different than gulping...

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UV Filtration is Low Maintenance Filtration

Do you dread the battle against algae each spring and summer? UV is a low-maintenance filtration option that is highly effective at preventing and removing green algae from ponds. It's...

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The Benefits of Owning a Koi Pond

Thinking of adding a pond to your backyard? Create an oasis that you can escape to after a stressful day and fully relax. While ponds upgrade your outdoor spaces, they...

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