Atlantic-Oase introduces the newest pump in the Pulse 6 line, the AquaMax Eco Titanium pond pump. Designed for gravity-fed filtration in both koi ponds and recreational swim ponds, the AquaMax Eco Titanium is powered by new Pulse 6 motor technology featuring additional magnets for reduced vibration and higher flow output. Rated for fresh, salt and […]
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In Friendswood, Texas, what began as a pond renovation quickly evolved into one of the most ambitious and rewarding projects of my career. The original plan was fairly straightforward: rebuild a failing waterfall system and upgrade the filtration on an existing residential pond. However, once we began draining the feature and inspecting the structure more
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From all of us here at POND Trade Magazine, we appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 Artisans of the Year competition. The creativity, craftsmanship and dedication showcased in this year’s entries are a testament to the incredible talent and passion found throughout the water garden industry. Your contributions helped make this year’s competition a
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For one weekend each spring, Las Vegas becomes the center of the koi world. The 2026 All-American Koi Show once again drew hobbyists, dealers, breeders, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States and around the globe to the Silverton Casino Resort, further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier koi events outside
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If you’ve been building ponds for a while, you’ve probably noticed something. The projects customers are asking for today are not the same projects they wanted five or 10 years ago. It’s no longer just about digging a hole, installing a liner, adding a pump and stacking a few rocks to create a waterfall. That
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By Adam Rachman and Marlon Ngo Tri-Star Koi As passionate koi hobbyists living in Tennessee, we have traveled across the country attending some of America’s premier koi shows, including events in Orlando, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Los Angeles and St. Louis. Everywhere we went, we kept asking ourselves the same question: Why doesn’t Nashville have
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This September, the Pond Professionals Alliance is bringing pond builders together for three days that will change how you run your business — and remind you why you love it. The Pond Builders’ Annual Retreat is where real conversations happen and ideas turn into action. Hosted September 16–18 at Stillwater Reserve in Newaygo, Michigan —
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Our businesses began for different reasons. Some of us were pushed, some businesses were born of necessity. Some have a Liam-Neeson-level skillset in the pond industry and built a business around it. Some worked for others and were ready to create their own designs. Some bought something established, but if you’re reading this, it doesn’t
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The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has announced that entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards, an annual program recognizing excellence in hardscape design, construction and innovation. The HNA Awards honor outstanding residential and commercial hardscape projects, including walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor living spaces, driveways, commercial plazas
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Every single consultation we go on as professionals is a shot at solving someone’s problems. In this heartwarming project, we were challenged to unwrap a complex set of needs and bring the joy of water to an autistic adult named Brian and his mother, Linda. I recently had the honor of working on a project
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