Recent Blog Posts

  • Water Quality

    August 13, 2010
    THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR AFFECTING FISH HEALTH! If a fish is diseased, the first factor to check is water quality.
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  • Koi & Goldfish Diseases

    August 13, 2010
    General: ALL health problems that arise with fish are due to STRESS! This is pointed out by the following diagram (called the Venn Diagram): Common problems that arise involve Parasites, Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses.
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  • Winterizing Your Pond

    August 13, 2010
    It has become popular to run a pond or water feature during the winter. If you are so inclined, give it a try this year!
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  • Fish Nutrition

    August 13, 2010
    Protein Essential to Koi and Goldfish Do not use a one-sided protein source as certain essential amino acids may be lacking. Choose 2 good quality foods and mix them (along with some treats! Some foods become rancid at room temperature)
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  • The Twenty Steps To Koi Health

    August 13, 2010
    By Dr. Erik L. Johnson, Veterinarian AAA Assess <> Assure <> Attack Assess, Assure, and then Attack. All fish sickness is a complex relationship of Pond Conditions, Fish Condition, and the “Bug” (Pathogen).
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  • Algae Control with Barley Straw

    August 13, 2010
    Filamentous algae are the most common aquatic weed problem in ponds. Its "sudden" appearance as it floats off the bottom causes consternation to pond owners as it degrades the aesthetic and recreational value of their ponds.
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  • Making a backyard goldfish pond

    August 10, 2010
    Ponds can be an excellent added element to your garden, but adding goldfish to it gives a whole other dimension. It will be nice to have the just the pond, but it’s also nice to see some wildlife in it.
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  • Finding ideas to make a great pond

    August 10, 2010
    Sometimes finding the perfect idea for the pond you want is not the easiest thing to do. This blog is meant to give you some good ideas on where to look:Books and MagazinesYou may have already thought of this option but it is probably the most accessible one.
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  • Is There A (Tree) Doctor In The House?

    August 2, 2010
    After a big winter storm, broken limbs are in need of first aid. Heavy snow and whipping winds can cause limbs from trees and shrubs to snap.
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  • The differences between charcoal and gas grills

    June 22, 2010
    People who love to grill will often tell you their opinion on whether they think gas or charcoal grills are better for cooking up those burgers and bratwurst.
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