There are bugs — and then there are bugs when it comes to our koi. In this article, we are going to forget about the familiar Ich that every hobbyist thinks of first when their fish start flashing. We canMore…
The Role of Ammonia in Managing Aquatic Ecosystems
No two ponds are alike. However, the common biological processes within every pond’s ecosystem are essential and must be carefully monitored and maintained. No matter what type of construction or filtration you select, a successful, healthy ecosystem will depend onMore…
Polyquat Algaecide: How Does it Affect the Ecosystem?
A common challenge we have all faced is finding a suitable way of removing algae in decorative fish ponds that will be safe for both fish and aquatic plants. For many years, ponds had come to depend upon copper-sulfate toMore…
How Many Fish Can This Pond Hold?
The dangers of an overstocked aquatic habitat
New pond owners do their best to keep their fish healthy and happy. But thanks to the rapid breeding and growth rates of many fish, even the most well-intentioned fishkeepers can find their ponds dangerously overstocked in a matter ofMore…
Bio-Security in Ponds
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Prior to the initial outbreak of KHV in the United States, the worst thing we had to deal with was the dreaded Aeromonas in koi ponds. Read along as Carolyn Weise of Ecological Laboratories describes the details and dangers ofMore…
The Water Treatment Plant in your Backyard
What sophisticated bioreactors can teach us about anaerobic pond filtration
Imagine a pond of immense beauty with beautiful plants, plenty of wildlife — and very little hard work involved! Sounds like a wonderful but unrealistic fantasy, doesn’t it? According to the experts at Ecological Laboratories, Inc., gorgeous and low-maintenance pondsMore…
Hydroponic Gardening Explained
Hydroponics is the art and science of gardening without soil. Learn the benefits of hydroponics and how it is different from aquaponics. This is a quick review of what hydroponics is and why you may want to learn more aboutMore…