Archive for May, 2009
Koi Care: Tips On How To Control Your Koi Population
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009As you take care of your Koi, population control is something that should be done as well. Keep in mind that your fish will always spawn and lay their eggs (while others will fertilize them too). It's in their nature, and there's only a little that you can do when it comes to it. As […]
Koi Care: How To Prepare Your Pond For The Major Storms
Monday, May 25th, 2009In taking care of your Koi, you need to take the necessary precautions when faced with those small and large-scale storms. No matter where you live, expect that you’ll experience one extreme weather condition within the year.
We've seen the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, and this have shown us that having an emergency plan […]
Koi Filter: The Filtration You Need For Your Pond
Sunday, May 24th, 2009A good filter is one of the things you’re going to need to have a healthy and lively Koi pond. A filtration system promotes the biological balance in your pond. A good filter works well without using a pump just to force the water through it.
So what are the filters that you can use […]
Breeding Koi: Knowing Your Pets’ Past And Future
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009The Koi (or “Nishikigoi” in Japan) are becoming quite popular in the United States for breeding. But only a few know where and how they came to be. The first Koi were produced by breeding the Asian carp and the German carp. After being selectively bred for years, different variations in color and pattern started […]
Koi Care: Helpful Tips In Preventing Heron Theft
Friday, May 22nd, 2009Herons are beautiful and majestic birds, yet they have one flaw: they are predators that would lack to make a snack out of your Koi. That's why as you take care of your Koi, be on guard all the time and never leave your pond unattended.
These are cunning and deceitful birds: they might seem […]
Koi Garden: How To Prepare Your Pond For The Winter Season
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Wintertime is almost here, and this will be the very first time that your Koi pond will be exposed to the cold weather. Winter is the downtime for your Koi pond, because during this season, less events will occur compared to the other seasons. To ensure the survival of your fish and Koi pond through […]