There are many steps to take when winterizing a water garden pond. Each must
be followed to ensure the continued success of your fish and plants. But by
following this guide, it should be quick and easy to do just that, and keep your
water garden pond healthy.
Summer can be a dangerous time for the koi in your pond. Summer heat in koi
ponds is as much of an issue for the health and well being of your fish as the
winter cold. In this article, the issues and dangers of summer heat in your pond
will be explained.
Whether or not you should be pond feeding in the winter can be a difficult
question to answer. You want to have your fish be as healthy as possible come
spring, as they will already be weak and vulnerable after a long winter. But
when and what to feed your fish is a difficult question.
Did you know that your goldfish can live for over 10 years? Under the right conditions he can live even longer but most never make it past the first year! If you want your goldfish to live long and healthy...
The important question of whether or not to add salt to your pond is often confusing for beginners and forgotten by experienced pond-keepers. To newbies and pros alike we have this to say: Add Salt Today...
Goldfish ponds are a beautiful addition to any garden and a stunning focal point. Goldfish ponds have been admired in Asia for centuries, especially in China and Japan. Today, you will find goldfish ponds...
Whats the best food for your Goldfish?Goldfish need food that is a combination of carbohydrates and vitamins to help them grow and fight disease. They particularly need vitamin A to make their colors...
Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains. Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy and your pond clear going into winter. First, remember to keep your pond well aerated. This...
Goldfish are hardy freshwater fish. While most people know about them, they do not necessarily know all about them. This article attempts to tell you a lot more. They originated from the Gibal Carp. Over...
How you choose your goldfish, depends largely on two things: the type of fish you really like to see, and the kind of container you intend to keep them in.People in warmer climates, like to populate their...
Ten most Popular Goldfish!You cant imagine the kind of varieties of Goldfish there are! People have been breeding Goldfish for over 2000 years now. China is believed to have over 100 varieties and to...
So youve decided to bring a new life into your world, and no its not a baby, its a goldfish! Growing up, many people had a goldfish as their first live pet, and their first dead pet too. Too many times...
Boy or Girl?How can you tell whether your Goldfish is male or female? You might want to know because you want to breed them, or give them the right name before Jack turns out to be the mother Goldfish!...
Wildlife require water just as humans do. Water is essential for life. Songbirds use it for bathing and preening; waterfowl and shorebirds for finding food and escaping predators; and muskrat, mink and...
Breeding goldfish is actually a fair amount more difficult than most people would think. Much like us humans, Goldfish are rather particular about the conditions in which their little fishy babies will...
Many small animals and fish are susceptible to diseases and once infected, have greatly shortened life spans. A goldfish can get sick if his tank is dirty, the water and oxygen levels...
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool...
Sick Goldfish There are times in every parents life when his or her child, pet, or goldfish gets sick. Goldfish are prone to many ailments, and even the most common ones can be life threatening. Prevention...
Tips to getting the right GoldfishGoldfish are a temperate breed that can be found in cool streams, lakes, and ponds throughout Asia and part of Eastern Europe. However, the ones you will buy for your...
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1 stressor of all.
The types of goldfish vary, and the characteristics that make this diversity evident are recognized in their scale colouring, the shape and size of the goldfish, the look of their tails, and of course,...
How do you build a goldfish pond outdoors? The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a long enough rope, coping stones and decorations, plants, a pump (you will need a pump to...
My friend Peter J May, one of the UKs top water gardening landscapers puts it best. He says "To have the sight and sound of water near them in a garden has been an almost instinctive urge to people of...
Goldfish HealthcareYou would think that its unfair that such a small little creature that brings you so much joy can actually fall sick. But its a fact of life that all living things are susceptible...
One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having a Koi pond is when your fish finally start eating out of your hand. There is no better way to learn each fishes personality and temperament...
Goldfish are popular starter pets for children and a good parental choice when it comes to budget and time considerations, although you should take note that goldfish can grow to be anywhere from 6 to...
When goldfish swim up to the glass of the tank, does it mean they are smart enough to recognize people?Goldfish sure are smart not in the sense as dogs are, but they are smart. They will swim up to meet...
Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it depends." Goldfish are better suited to smaller water gardens and ponds, in the 50 - 500 gallon...
Mark Sturge reveals his tips and techniques in a new guide that shows how to keep a goldfish that is healthier, happier and will live longer." When it comes to goldfish care there is a lot to know. I have...
While you may purchase young, small koi, like other species of creatures, they will adapt their growth and size somewhat, to the restrictions of space. Food and overall conditions in the aquarium will...
If you are keen on breeding Goldfish, you should know that its not an easy task. It will take a lot of patience, a lot of space in the tank and quite a bit of money too. Dont get into breeding if you...
