Backyard ponds, like all small bodies of water, are particularly susceptible to drastic changes in temperature. In the hot summer months, this means overheating which can have deadly consequences for your pond and all the living things within it. This has become especially important in recent years as much of the world is experiencing hotter…
Taking care of the fish in your backyard pond or aquarium is no easy task, but what’s even more difficult is watching them pass away. Fish are pets just like any other and over time they become true members of the family. So it’s natural that many people wonder how to help comfort a dying…
Koi fish are among the most common and sought after types of pond fish in the world. Most varieties of koi are quite common and can even be purchased at your local fish supply store. However, many varieties of koi are rare and these are the ones considered most valuable by koi enthusiasts. The rarest…
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are a very popular freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. These fish are beloved due to their complex personalities and awareness of their surroundings, but this can also make them temperamental creatures. So you may be wondering: how can you make your betta fish happy? In general,…
I have many fond memories as a child of going to the local pond with my parents and feeding ducks and other wildlife pieces of stale bread from the pantry. I know now as an adult that feeding bread to birds is bad, but what about fish? I never really considered that fish were eating…
The koi fish, both its Japanese and “domestic” varieties, is one of the most popular and beloved kinds of fish in the world. People have these beautiful fish in their backyard ponds as well as tattooed on their bodies. But have you ever wondered what these amazing fish represent in traditional Asian culture? In traditional…
Building your first backyard pond is a special thing, but it can sometimes be difficult to get started. It’s a daunting task, after all, that requires some background knowledge of water feature construction and how to maintain a balanced ecosystem. However, sometimes the hardest part is just figuring out what you want it to look…
All pond owners worry about the health of their pond. One of the biggest fears of a pond owner is the prospect of “turnover”, but it can sometimes be difficult to know what exactly pond turnover is or how to identify it. In general, you can tell if a pond has turned over when the…
All too often, people put a lot of time and effort into building their dream backyard pond without considering the cost that goes into maintaining it every year. So what does a backyard pond cost per year? The average cost for maintaining a backyard pond is roughly $2,500 per year. This cost figure comes from…
Koi fish are an amazing species and a favorite of pond owners around the world. One of the key selling points for Koi is their incredible lifespan. In general, koi fish can live an average of 15-20 years assuming all their nutritional and environmental needs have been met. Well looked after koi have been known…
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