You may know how to feed yourself, but what do you need to know to feed your fish? Learn how the aquatic environment is different from us (warm-blooded) folk. Pond fish are generally grazers, and therefore need a high levelMore…
Facebook: Fan vs. Friend
Facebook is by far the most widely used form of Social Media on the planet. What does that mean for you and your business? As a business you will want to set-up a business page, which is different from yourMore…
Most Important Lesson for a Strong Marriage
Many of us find ourselves married to both a business, and our spouse. To strengthen your personal and business relationships, here is expert advice about protecting your marriage from the ravages of life in business. In any relationship time togetherMore…
Oxygen in Ponds
Dissolved Oxygen Concentration (DOC) is a critical element in every healthy pond. Here you will learn how it effects fish, how to detect low levels, what immediate actions to take if needed and how to prevent low DOC. Did youMore…
Language of Koi – Tancho
Tancho is a particular pattern on a koi that is striking and unique enough to have a special class. When someone says it is a tancho, the koi will have a red round(ish) spot on its head and no otherMore…
Universal Appeal of Fountains
Fountains have captivated us for thousands of years, and they are both practical and beautiful. This self-powered, lighted, remote controlled invention makes it easy to add a fountain to any pond or water feature. It is easy to program and,More…
Anoxic Filtration – is it a bog filter? Part 1
Is it a Bog Filter? - Part 1
What is an anoxic filtration system? This simple inexpensive filtration system may be something you can use in your portfolio. Learn what it does, how it works and why you may want one. Designed by Kevin Novak, Ph.D., terms suchMore…
In Demand – Top Selling Aquatic Plants
Find out what the top-selling aquatic plants in the trade are right now, and what makes them so popular? We asked a few of the top aquatic nurseries to share with us the plants that are in the highest demand.More…
Estimating Water Features – a Tricky Subject
The low bid usually is not the best for anyone. Our water feature expert shares his experience on how to bid on a job and make a profit. Learn how to charge enough to cover overhead and labor, so youMore…