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Koi carp varieties: the complete guide to the 16 families and how to recognize themKohaku, Showa, Asagi, Ogon, Chagoi, Tancho… Koi carp are classified into around fifteen major families. Learn how to read their Japanese names,...14 min de lecture
Notropis chrosomus: the small rainbow fish for ponds, care, cohabitation, and overwinteringBlue, pink, and purple reflections, schooling behavior, small size: the rainbow shiner is one of the most spectacular and least-known pond fish....5 min de lecture
Herbivorous carp: what they really eat (and why they sometimes ignore your duckweed)The grass carp has a reputation for eating all troublesome plants. In reality, it is selective: tender submerged plants first, duckweed and...9 min de lecture
Snail-eating fish for ponds: what really works (and why snails aren’t your enemies)Snails are invading your pond and you’re looking for a fish to get rid of them? A few species eat them, but...5 min de lecture
Baby koi in the pond: will they survive? Predation, food, and helpful actionsKoi fry are appearing in the pond: do the adults eat them, do they find enough food, and should you intervene? The...8 min de lecture
What is the best algae-control product for a fish pond? Choose one that won’t endanger the fish.Green water or filamentous algae in a fish-populated pond: which type of product to choose, why treatment can cause oxygen levels to...6 min de lecture
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Everything you need to know about the beluga sturgeon: biology, status, and why it doesn’t belong in the gardenThe beluga (Huso huso) is the giant of the sturgeons: a migratory predator that reaches maturity very late and is critically endangered....7 min de lecture
3 m³ mini-pond: creating a beautiful, balanced small pondA stable, clear 3 m³ mini-pond: depth, planting shelves, plants, fish selection, compact filtration, and maintenance.11 min de lecture
How much food for sturgeon? Ration, frequency, and signs to watch forAn underfed sturgeon loses weight without anyone noticing, while an overfed sturgeon pollutes the pond. Recommended ration based on temperature, frequency, feeding...7 min de lecture
What kind of pond for goldfish? Size, depth, and filtration for them to live twenty yearsVolume, frost-proof depth, filtration, plants, and number of fish: everything you need to plan to build a pond where goldfish live long...6 min de lecture
Winterizing Your Pond: Preparing Fish and the Biological Balance for the Cold SeasonDepth, declining feeding, oxygen under the ice, cleaned-out bottom, and autumn bacteria: what happens in the pond in winter and how to...7 min de lecture
Cold-water fish: the complete list for ponds (and aquariums), with their temperature ranges and requirementsGoldfish, koi, orfe, tench, minnows, sturgeon: which fish tolerate cold water, at what temperatures, and which ones to choose based on the...6 min de lecture
Quarantining Pond Fish: Set Up the Tank and Follow the 4-Week ProtocolSet up an effective quarantine tank and follow a four-week protocol: sizing, a mature filter, aeration, heating, water preparation, a week-by-week schedule,...11 min de lecture
Why are my fish jumping out of the pond? The 7 causes and how to prevent them from getting outOxygen deficiency, degraded water, parasites, predators, spawning, or overflow: the real reasons fish jump or leave a pond, and solutions for keeping...6 min de lecture