Are you considering getting a new pet or perhaps keeping a fish as a pet? Then you’ll likely have a lot of questions. If you love animals but don’t have the time or space to keep a cat or dog, then fish can make the perfect pets.  They are affordable, low maintenance, and their tranquil […]

When building your own fish pond, one of the choices you’ll have to consider when planning the project is which type of fish pond liner you’re going to use. If you’re building a large Koi fish pond, then a concrete built pond would be a good option.  However, if you’re only building a smaller or […]

If you’ve been considering adding a Koi pond in your backyard, then you would be making the right choice. Lots of people are not sure of the benefits of Koi ponds but rest assured, there are many.  Lots of people believe that they bring strength and good luck. This is why the Japanese culture cherishes […]

A question that budding aquarists often ask is, should salt be used in freshwater tanks? While some people recommend dosing it routinely to provide fish with the essential electrolytes needed, others insist that it is used mostly for treating diseases.  The true power of salt has now been witnessed after years of testing with hundreds […]

Most people who have ponds in their backyard usually keep a couple of Koi to brighten up the outdoor space. They are some of the most common and also well-known fish to keep in outdoor garden ponds. They were first bred in Japan and are highly prized and even can be seen portrayed in many […]

Floating fish aquariums have become popular of late. These floating aquariums are usually designed inside Koi fish ponds by taking a cube of glass and attaching it to a filter mechanism.  Ultimately, this leads to a section of water floating into the fish tank where fish can swim into and ultimately gives you a better […]

While it is exciting to purchase fish at the pet store so that you can bring them home and add them to your home aquarium, the sad part is that lots of fish die shortly after being introduced to the home habitat.  Lots of pet stores get blamed for selling fish in poor health; however, […]

Depending on your location, there is quite a wide variety of fish that can be kept in ponds. However, you need to be fully aware of the hardiness of the type of fish you intend on keeping in your pond and whether they will be suited to the climate you live in.  Therefore it’s crucial […]

If you are a water gardener, then you already know that clean water in your pond is crucial to the habitat. However, keeping pond water clean at all times can prove to be challenging if you don’t know how to go about doing.  In some cases, water may be clear, but your fish could be […]