Thirteen years ago, I started what I thought was a simple aquaponics project. I had no idea it would grow into something so much bigger—a passion, a sanctuary and, eventually, a full-fledged business. The pond that started it all has gone through three major transformations. Here’s the story of how a body of water meant […]
Read MoreThe journey of creating a dedicated koi pond in Missouri Valley, Iowa, spanned a decade of planning, research, and patience. The questions, and first phone calls began in June of 2014 when owners Matt and Kat first discussed their goals. For years, the idea of a custom pond had been a dream. When they finally […]
Read MoreWe ended up keeping one Sequence 8200 pump for the skimmers that went about halfway up the hill into the Biomech to reduce some of the head pressure. The other pump…
Read MoreWhen we finally descended on the rather stinky pond, it was black with a few shades of green. You couldn’t even see the fish.
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