The Greater KC Water Garden Tour will take place on July 11th and 12th, 2020. The tour is a fundraiser hosted by the Water Garden Society to fund their educational & restorative outreach efforts. This 2-day tour has been theMore…
Fish, Koi, Goldfish
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…
Language of Koi | Sourcing & Selling High – Quality Fish
We each have our own idea of perfection, whether it’s embodied in a car, a vacation, a job, or in our case — koi. Pursuit of such supremacy comes with costs, trade-offs and rules that govern all our decisions. ForMore…
Aquascape Inc. Introduces Inventive Faux Log Fish Cave
Aquascape, Inc., inventor of the green industry’s No. 1 contractor-installed water garden, announces Faux Log Fish Cave as an innovative addition to their product line for 2020. The Faux Log Fish Cave offers a heavy-duty, natural-looking shelter to protect pondMore…
Who Made POND Trade’s Top Ten for 2019?
2019 was another successful year in the world of ponds, water gardens, pond design and overall business activity within the industry. Some of those successes were on display in PONDTrademag (& issue) and now we are looking back on someMore…
Pond Construction | The Evolution of Invention, Part 1: The Koi Industry
After 20 years in this industry, I have found that many products manufactured for pond construction are just new versions of components and methods that have been around for years. This begs the question, when did it all start? WhoMore…
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? When the seasons change, there’s a lot going on in our ponds and with our fish.More…
Language of Koi | Custodian Critters Assist with Pond Upkeep
Pond and koi keeping often can require a lot of time and labor. It is a labor of love for many koi fans, but a little help from time to time is greatly appreciated. Sometimes, this assistance comes from theMore…
Language of Koi | A Journey to Niigata, Japan’s Koi Mecca
Located more than 200 miles north of Tokyo, Niigata is surrounded by mountains of mountains. Heavy snowfall in winter is famous. It can be as high as 10 feet. Niigata used to be an inaccessible corner of the island duringMore…
Video | How Do Koi Get So Big in Niigata, Japan
How do koi get so big in Niigata, Japan? This video profile of the koi growing area in Japan offers some interesting information on why young koi grow so fast in these natural clay ponds. One reason is the largeMore…