What are the important elements to consider in choosing filter media and why. Do you know what Specific Surface Area is? This includes a quick overview of 24 different filter types; the media being used today may amaze you.
Be careful what you plant, especially near liner ponds. Roots can do damage to even thick liner. In this case, a variegated water reed grass that has sharp pencil sized spikes, poked holes through a liner causing the pond to leak.
Kujaku are distinctive with their metallic skin and Matsuba scales (net-like pattern). Read about the challenges and surprising results in breeding this variety of koi. See how dramatically they change in their first year, and what to look for in a Kujaku.
When your customer comes into the store and says, “I want a Tancho Sanke,” do you know what that means? Do you know what beni, matsuba, shiro, tosai, yodan Kohaku means? As the professional, you need to know these Japanese words and terms used commonly in the koi industry. Here is a quick, illustrated list of some of the more common words you will hear, explained simply and clearly.
With the change of seasons comes the time to winterize your customer’s water gardens. Learn some great tips from Cyndie who has 20 years of water gardening experience. Plants need special care for successful overwintering – information you and your customers need to know, so their ponds and plants will be ready for next year.
Are you a little bored with goldfish and fed up with the sometimes-destructive behavior of koi? If you are looking for a change, then you need to try the Golden Orfe. But even if you aren’t any of the above, Golden Orfe are worth a try in your pond. They are so good that I’ve […]
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