GOLDFISH SHOW
You knew there were horse shows and dog shows, but did you realize there are some very beautiful GOLDFISH SHOWS? Yes, the goldfish [...]
LOTUS in the YARD
One day, I had a brainstorm... I thought it would be really nice to see Lotus coming up in the YARD, at places [...]
WHY DO I NEED TO DO (PARTIAL) WATER CHANGES?
Your pond is a magnet. It pulls in all the dust and dirt from the air. Have you ever watched sunlight coming through [...]
HOW DO I PREVENT UGLY ALGAE?
“My aquarium is always so GREEN I can’t even see the fish!!” It doesn’t have to be this way. Are you over-feeding your [...]
The garden in May-
Buy seeds and/or transplants. Local sources (farmers' markets, small nurseries, regional seed companies) are likely to offer plants well-adapted to your climate. Yay! [...]
HOW TO FEED YOUR FISH – By Carolyn Weise
If you try to get every single mouth filled, the answer is simply “wrong”. The larger and older a koi grows, the less [...]
BEAUTIFUL BETAS
Every once in a while, I succumb to the gorgeous Beta. I bring it home and promise I will be successful this time. [...]
THE APRIL GARDENER by Carolyn Weise
We’ve all heard “April Showers bring May Flowers”. But by April we are looking at the early blooming bulbs welcoming us in the [...]
WHEN TO START FEEDING by Carolyn Weise
Koi can be compared to Pavlov’s dogs. They quickly learn that by coming to the side of the pond with open mouths, they [...]
Top Aquarium Issues and Solutions
Water Quality Problems(Ammonia/Nitrite): Caused by overfeeding or New Tank Syndrome. Solution: All dangers removed if you start with Microbe-Lift/Special Blend and Nite Out II [...]