The Science Behind Natural Swimming Pool Filtration
EasyPro to Showcase Pit Viper Wetland Filtration System at Koi Fest 2026
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Have you noticed there is an ever growing trend towards recycling, re-using and re-purposing items? As a pond installer you probably already know the benefits to wildlife as well as to the environment of adding a water feature or pond to a yard. You would be surprised at the many items you use in your every day life, which, instead of discarding, are useable in your garden as decorative elements.
Mink and other predators can clear a pond of its fish in a matter of hours.
Are your precious pets protected? Follow Jamie Beyer’s instructions to
safeguard your pond against attack and keep your fish from becoming a
midnight meal.
Deciding to become a “wet vendor” at a koi show is easy. Getting the fish there is anything but. Follow Ellen Kloubec’s advice to safely transport your most precious commodities to the show and keep them healthy once you arrive. Your fish — and your customers — will thank you.
Pond lovers think of their installations as private slices of nature. But to Lisa Burns, they are also invaluable teaching tools — and she has the experience to prove it. See how Backyard Getaway turns pond projects into outdoor classrooms that enrich the lives of students and donors alike.
Koi come in a handful of different and exciting varieties, but many breeders only deal with one. What makes Showa so special? Taro Kodama sheds some light on the history and characteristics of this beautiful and well-loved three-colored koi.







