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Fixing Centrifugal Pumps: A Step-by-Step Guide

At PerformancePro Pumps, replacing a mechanical pump seal and motor bearing is one of the most common service requests once warranty has expired. After all, they are the only wear items in the pump system. While this article provides a step-by-step guide to fixing self-priming centrifugal pumps, the same will hold true for flooded-suction external …

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Creative Ways to Hide Pond Equipment

Sure, we all know what these are used for, but they sure are ugly! I’ve always challenged myself to see how well I can hide these big ugly boxes. Although it takes time, it’s rewarding when it finally it comes to you. Waterfall Boxes Thinking outside the box (literally) is what works for me. Keep …

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Kick-Ass Pond Fittings Launches New Product Line

A groundbreaking partnership between Zac Penn of Deepwater Koi Innovations and Shawn Rosen of Koi Market Aquatic Nursery launches the Kick-Ass Pond Fittings line of pond maintenance products at the Water Garden Expo in Shawnee, Oklahoma in late February. This collaboration introduces cutting-edge solutions designed to revolutionize pond care and maintenance. Innovations for Superior Pond …

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Predator Control – Otters: Unwanted Visitors

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What does over four miles of fencing have to do with koi? Otters: Unwanted Visitors

Helping Those with Water Features to Deal with Drought

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In view of the very serious drought, which many areas of the country are now experiencing, what can be done to save water if one has a water feature? Some commercial and municipal entities have actually drained their water features and put up signs, which basically say the water features were drained, in order to conserve water. Must we go to this extreme to save water?

Language of Koi – Glossary

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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.

Adding Goldfish – Boost Sales and Reach a New Group of Buyers

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Why sell goldfish? Selling goldfish is like planting a seed that will grow into a relationship that will bear fruit (money) for a long time. Joe, a Goldfish breeder, discusses what to do when you decide to carry Goldfish. Learn about the different varieties available, the most popular varieties to carry, tips on selling them and even why you might want to give them away.

Overwintering Koi Under Thick Ice

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A very in-depth and informative article that you need to read if you have a koi pond. Jamie shares his 17 years of successful koi keeping through the very harsh midwest winters. The simple techniques outlined here can help the hobby of keeping koi to prosper, even in areas where it is very cold. For those of you in warmer climates, this is a good read for you too.

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Tax Implications of Disposing of Business Property

It is no surprise that many pond professionals fail to understand the tax ramifications of disposing of business property. Under our current rules, which are often confusing and complex, there are numerous ways to dispose of business assets: selling them, scrapping them, exchanging them for another business asset, or even giving them away, just to […]
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The Retail Rush

By Erin Porter, Hardscape Materials Inc. In the early days of COVID-19 and before life changed dramatically, I was treated to a trip to North Carolina for a seminar on water quality and fish health, which included a visit to a koi farm and dedicated retail pond store. It was a great trip and very […]
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