Ensuring the nitrogen cycle in your pond is optimized requires understanding the relationship between ammonia and pH.
Understanding pH and Ammonia
How to Remove Ice from Your Pond
Controlling Algae in Your Retail Pond
Koi Predators
Most Serious Threats These predators are voracious and pose a great threat to the fish in your pond. Herons Herons are migratory birds that are beautiful and intelligent but are constantly searching for a meal. With eyesight several times keener than a human’s, your colorful koi are easy for herons to spot even from […]
Tips for Handling Koi
Some experts will advise you to avoid handling your koi as much as possible. However, many koi keepers will either need to transport their koi or will need to inspect the fish for signs of illness or disease at some point in its life. The best times to examine koi are soon after they […]
Introducing Koi or Goldfish to Your Retail Pond or Tank
Variety Koi & Butterfly Koi Mixes
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Causes of Color Loss in Koi
Differences between Koi and Goldfish
Koi and goldfish are a popular combination for coexistence in backyard ponds. Both share an ancestor in the carp, are docile, hardy, and have similar environmental and dietary needs. However, your Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish are distinct species and differ in several ways, including size, shape, coloring, lifespan, and cost. Size Size is […]
