by Mike | Aug 20, 2024 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds, Winter Pond Care
As winter nears, using pond netting becomes a crucial step in protecting your pond. A well-installed netting system helps prevent debris buildup, maintain water quality, and minimize algae growth during the colder months. Here, we explore these three key benefits to...
by Mike | Jun 12, 2024 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Ponds
Discover the essential factors to consider when choosing the perfect pond pump for your backyard pond. 5 Things to Consider When Picking A Pump For Your Backyard Pond A backyard pond can add beauty and tranquility to your outdoor space. Whether you have a small water...
by Mike | Dec 6, 2022 | Fish Care, Pond Blog, Ponds, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
Do you wonder what the koi do during the winter? It’s Called “Torpor” Fish go into a dormant state during the winter called “torpor”. They may look like they aren’t moving at all, because they aren’t. They...
by Mike | Jul 31, 2022 | Fish Care, Pond Blog
Fish typically spawn when the water temperatures are between 65° and 70°. In Colorado, this usually occurs in late May or June. How Can Your Backyard Pond Support Spawning Behavior? Female koi don’t start reproducing until they are about 3 years old. At...
by Mike | Apr 29, 2022 | Fish Care, Pond Blog, Ponds
With the spring comes new life and new considerations for your backyard pond! Can you start feeding the fish again? Are the spring chinooks causing water loss? Let’s talk about what you can do if you find yourself in these typical Colorado spring situations! When To...
by Mike | Mar 7, 2022 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
We don’t! When we build a backyard water feature we work with Mother Nature. We mimic her as best we can by providing the 5 basic elements of a healthy ecosystem. A healthy ecosystem pond has: Filtration We do this through the use of a skimmer to skim off leaves...
