Building a koi pond is definitely a worth while investment. They are a great addition to any backyard or garden and they will definitely make your neighbors jealous! I am going to provide some of the basic facts and instructions you should know before you build your koi pond. First thing is first, your pond ...
Comet goldfish look like common goldfish, only they are sleeker and have a larger tail. They have become as common as common goldfish in the pet trade and are often sold as feeder fish. Those with spectacular coloration are singled out to be sold as pets and at a higher price. Some fish sold as ...
Koi fish are very beautiful and majestic animals that can brighten even the dirtiest ponds. Having Koi as a part of your family can sometimes cause heartache if they die unexpectedly. One of the many ways that Koi fish can reach a premature death is from getting eaten by raccoons. Knowing how to protect Koi ...
If you have a pond that has murky water in it, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the water system’s health isn’t in good shape, so as a pond with clear water which doesn’t mean that the pond is in very pristine condition. Aside from the fact that it looks better, pond owners aim for a ...
Building a Koi pond shouldn’t take an engineering degree or a fortune to build! That’s why I decided to find a way of achieving a commercial look without the hassle and huge price tag! Follow these simple steps and have a beautiful functioning Koi pond in as little as one day! What you need: · ...
One of your most important concerns as a Koi pond keeper is ensuring that the pond is clean for your fish. Living in a clean pond can mean a big difference between your pet Koi living a serene life, free of stress and the potential suffering until they eventually succumb to death. The Koi in ...
Rosy Barb Fact Sheet The “Rosy Barb”, “Puntius conchonius”, is a very easy fish to keep. Sometimes the Common Name is spelt “Rosey Barb”. “Barbus Conchonius” is a junior synonym of the scientific name. The Rosy Barb comes from Assam and Bengal in the Indian Sub Continent. In the wild it can grow to about ...
Though goldfish seem inexpensive and rather hardy, you must be sure to take very good care of them as they are just as delicate as any other exotic breed. Goldfish are better than all other fish because they can withstand freezing temperatures with no damage, come in a variety of beautiful colors, are intelligent and ...
Imagine living well over 100 years and enjoying relatively good health. Think of the things you could accomplish, the people you could meet, and everything that you could learn. Most of us will never live anywhere near that long. According to the National Ledger, the country with the longest life expectancy is Monaco, with an ...
Pond owners are sometimes horrified to clean their pond filters and see thousands of tiny blood red worms in the old filter media. Or they may see clusters of red worms around the roots of floating plants like pond lilies. These worms are nothing to worry about and, if there are fish in the pond, ...
