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Language of Koi | Effects of Seasonal Transitions on Fish Health

What happens to our fish when the seasons change? Why do they get sick and have such a tough time in these seasonal transitions? >> For more articles on Koi, visit the our POND LIFE section When the seasons change, there’s a lot going on in our ponds and with our fish. Depending on where …

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Natural Biological Methods to Boost Pond Clarity and Fish Health


Like many other important but seemingly insignificant factors in life, microorganisms play a prominent role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Bacteria, fungi and yeast occur naturally in the environment, breaking down waste contaminants (e.g., organic waste and oil spills) and even forming symbiotic relationships with plants to help them absorb nutrients. Some microorganisms appear to …

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Biomimetics and Pond Health: Enjoy fish, clear water in your pond

During my boyhood years I was fortunate to spend summers on a farm that was located near the confluence of two rivers.  The water table was high and the soil was rich and fertile.  There were many ponds on the property, and they all held fish—very large fish that never seemed interested in the bait …

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Goldfish: Get to Know Koi’s Timeless Sister Species

Koi are awesome, right? But how about them goldfish? It is interesting to see how the once mighty goldfish, or Carassius auratus, has transitioned into a much-overlooked secondary fish-keeping choice for pond owners. After sharing such a long and, at times, esteemed history with human cultures, the goldfish has been relinquished to the sidelines. Koi …

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Why Koi Fish Die and How to Help Them

SPONSORED CONTENT Koi fish do not always die from parasites, worms, or disease. In fact, one might be surprised to know what one of the leading causes of koi fish death is. This might seem like something small at face-value, but the reality is that stress is a major perpetrator in what may end up …

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