POND Trade magazine has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 2020 Water Artisans of the Year contest, a staple of the pond and water garden industry in its fifth year. The independent contest was created in 2016More…
Fish, Koi, Goldfish
Language of Koi | Minimize Stressors for a Happier Pond
Gary Cryer of Grand Champion Koi in Chandler, Oklahoma, once said, “From the time koi are hatched to the time they pass away, there is always something trying to kill them.” When I first started selling koi and goldfish, itMore…
Video | Koi Basking in the Beautiful Waterfall
While grazing on Reddit, I found a great user video of koi being attracted to the beautiful waterfall. Take a look: After a long day of swimming, my koi like to take a nice shower. from r/ponds
Language of Koi | Preventing Koi Theft
Most koi experts and enthusiasts are well versed on how to protect koi from the many furry and feathered bandits that make unwanted visits to ponds. Unfortunately, these predators aren’t the only thieves to worry about. The fact of theMore…
How to Keep Herons from Attacking Fish, Koi or Goldfish
Pond predators come in many shapes and sizes, but herons present a sturdy challenge
While all of us love critters and wildlife, in general, we have to keep pond predators like herons away from our beloved koi and goldfish. This video from Foisy Aquatics provides 10 methods to keep herons away from yourMore…
Koi Colors and Patterns of Utsurimono Variations
Utsurimono is a class of koi that, by definition, is a non-metallic black color combined with a secondary color. It is one of the classifications considered for judging purposes. Shiro Utsuri koi is the most common type in this class,More…
Pond Rebuild Reveals Window Into the World of Koi
We were two years into a maintenance contract for a natural water garden built by another contractor. It featured a large, 25-foot waterfall cascading down a hillside. As we continued to maintain it, we found that the sides of theMore…
Kodama Koi Farm Introduces New Informational Articles, Videos and Checklist for Koi Health Management
In efforts to promote healthy koi management and success in the hobby, Taro Kodama, owner of Kodama Koi Farm, has been unveiling new articles in the Koi Info section of his website – https://www.kodamakoifarm.com/koi-information/ Mr. Kodama explained, “I want toMore…
27th Annual Water Garden Tour July 11 – 12, 2020
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…
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…