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Home & Garden > Landscaping Tips for water feature landscaping

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You can build a small, simple, but wonderful water garden that can transform your home and provide you with the soothing sound of a waterfall for less than $75.00! Start by going to your local garden supply store and purchase a half whiskey barrel - or any other large planter than suits your fancy and space. The prices range... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Goldfish and koi: Common ailments and treatments

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There are dozens of books on how to take care of sick fish. I've come across some that provide instruction on doing minor surgery, giving the fish injections, putting the fish under general anesthesia... On a lark, I asked two friends of mine, one a medical doctor (a surgeon), and one a registered nurse, a few questions abou... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to maintain good water quality in koi and goldfish ponds

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There's an old adage that goes, "if you take care of the water, the fish will take care of themselves." When it comes to koi and goldfish ponds, nothing, but nothing could be closer to the truth. If you maintain excellent water quality, barring some weird unforeseen circumstance, you will have healthy happy fish. Both koi an... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Guidelines for buying a koi

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Okay, the decision has been made. You're going to do it! You're going to get out and get that lifetime companion, your little sweetie pie, you koi! Let's check - you've gotten the pond ready, the filtration system is working well and the plants are all settled in, you've put in a couple of goldfish and they're surviving well... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish The anatomy of the koi

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A koi is built, well, like a fish... Koi have that classic torpedo shape, eyes on both sides of the head, gill covers just behind the eyes, a symmetrical body... just what comes to mind when people generically think "fish." So, just how is this thing put together? On the outside a koi consists of a mucus layer, a very thin l... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish The history and care of koi fish

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Koi are creatures created by man. They do not exist in the wild, any more than the white, fluffy sheep we see on farms exist in the wild. They do have a wild counterpart - the black common carp (Cyprinus carpio) - found throughout Europe. It is generally accepted that these common carp were transported from Europe to China, ... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish What to feed koi fish

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Koi are omnivores. They will eat both plant and animal matter. What, and how much you should feed them is dependent on their water temperature. A koi's metabolism is controlled by the temperature of the water. The scientific word for that is "ectothermic." The higher the temperature, say 68 to 72 degrees, the more active the... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for your koi and goldfish ponds in the fall

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If you haven't been keeping your pond clean all summer, its time... Even if you don't have anything living in your pond other than plants... dead bugs, leaves, rotting plants, and bacteria accumulate. That stinky smell? Well, this is what it is - all that gunk that collects in every little crevice. If you have fish, now is t... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for your koi and goldfish ponds in the winter

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All right, by Winter, I mean WINTER. You know, places where it gets really cold. Where things freeze, and where there may be stuff like snow. Yes, Hawaii has winters too, but remember we're talking about water and air temperature, not the calendar. We've discussed the nastiest possible job in Fall pond care article. Nothing ... More..

Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish How to care for koi and goldfish ponds in the spring

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Okay guys, you made it! Its Spring! But you're not out of the woods yet. This is the hardest time for your koi. Don't develop a false sense of security, just because the temperatures are up a bit, that all is well. Actually Spring is when you have to be at your most vigilant! Why? Temperatures fluctuate wildly Fish don't lik... More..

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6. Guidelines for buying a koi
7. The anatomy of the koi
8. How to care for your koi and goldfish ponds in the winter
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10. How to maintain good water quality in koi and goldfish ponds

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