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…
Fish, Koi, Goldfish
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…
Seasonal Maintenance for Healthy Lilies
>> Also see the main feature, “Waterlily Pests and Diseases: A Ten-Year Update.” Waterlilies are fairly low maintenance, especially compared to equally gorgeous terrestrial flowers. However, they do require some regular care to stay healthy and bloom well. Here areMore…
Fish and Plant Quarantine to Prevent Disease
Most of us who have been in this profession for a long time have had the experience of adding newly purchased fish or plants to an existing population, only to see them start dying within a couple of weeks. HoldingMore…
Language of Koi | Dissolved Oxygen Levels in Tanks and Ponds
Fish need oxygen! Adequate amounts of dissolved oxygen are crucial for all pond and fish life. Unfortunately, oxygen is one of the most overlooked parameters of water quality in the retail setting, as well as in koi ponds. Low dissolvedMore…
Kodama Koi Farm Introduces New PCR Device for Testing Imported Koi
\Kodama Koi Farm has introduced a new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) device to test for Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) on-site at their farm. This allows Kodama Koi Farm to run more tests in shorter times to assure the safety ofMore…