Walter Pagel’s is well known in the water gardening industry. Tom was fortunate last year to visit him at his home. Walter has dozens of pots in his backyard that have their own microcosm. Take a look at the tinyMore…
Language of Koi – Origin of Butterfly Koi
Ever wonder where the name “Butterfly” koi came from? Randy tells us about the history and development of Butterfly koi at Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery. Learn how they have developed their brand of long fin koi called Butterfly koi. HaveMore…
Free Retail Water Quality Testing
Retailers and pond maintenance professionals can provide water quality testing to their customers and both benefit. A water testing service increases customer loyalty and promotes return visits. Here is how one company in the UK performs this service. Included hereMore…
Water Tech: Care and Feeding of Nitrifying Bacteria
First in a series of articles on the technology of water management is an in-depth discussion of the role of Nitrifying Bacteria in a pond–oxidizing toxic ammonia and nitrite. All bacteria species have limited tolerance ranges and are individually sensitiveMore…
Why New Ponds “Pop” – Turning the Tide from Green to Clean
We are going to de-mystify the “pop” and explain the mechanisms behind it. In nature, there are three general roles microorganisms play: beneficial, harmful and neutral. What are “Follow-on” bacteria? Learn how to persuade them to help get your pondMore…
POND Trade Magazine’s Product of the Year Challenge Winners
And the winners are. See who won the 2009 Product of the Year Challenge. There were two categories-Pond Equipment and Pond Products. First, second, third and honorable mention were selected from each category, with one product selected as Product ofMore…
What to Expect: Owning a Retail Koi Store
Is your retail store successful? How do you measure success; it’s not always just whether or not you made a profit. Learn from a long-time retail expert some of the common things to expect – what can go right andMore…
Advertising Do’s and Don’ts
Marketing expert Pam Greiner shares with you several important Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising–like not using the font papyrus or going overboard with content. When you are ready to start designing your ad, follow these eight critical points. And theMore…