Posted in Pond Fish on Oct 27th, 2015
Fish Selection Choosing fish to stock in your pond varies on the size of water garden you have and the price you are willing to spend. Fish such as goldfish are easily maintained and generally won’t grow to be bigger than six inches thus making them ideal for smaller ponds. The common goldfish, comet goldfish and Shubunkin […]
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Posted in Pond Fish on Oct 13th, 2015
General or Mixed Pond When you are first building a pond in your backyard you need to decide what kind of pond it will be. Will it be a general pond that just has some plants or a mixed pond that contains both plants and fish? Both types can spice up the yard. The advantages […]
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Posted in Pond Fish on Aug 25th, 2015
As a pond owner, expect to have much more company than that of your pet fish. There’s an entire eco-system of amphibians, reptiles and birds, many of which may visit your pond-some welcome and some not so much. Due to the growth of urbanization and increase of pollution in natural ponds, amphibians in the recent years […]
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Posted in Pond Fish on Jul 21st, 2015
When shopping for koi for your pond, it’s important to have an idea of what you’re looking for, how much you want to spend and more importantly, to go to shops and suppliers who know their stuff. Not only will properly trained and knowledgeable staff be able to answer any questions you have, but you can […]
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Posted in Pond Fish on May 12th, 2015
What is Spring Sickness and how can I avoid it and/or treat it? Spring Sickness is a term that loosely describes poor health shown by some fish after the winter season. Spring Sickness is not a specific disease but an umbrella term for anything from excessive body slime or mucus production to Bacteraemia, also known […]
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