Caring for California Koi and Pond Fish: Three Essential Tips

2024-05-01T02:11:57+00:00May 1st, 2024|

California Koi and Pond Fish At AquaLife Ponds, we understand the joy and serenity that California Koi and Pond Fish can bring to your home. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned pond enthusiast, there are three key principles you'll want to follow to ensure a thriving aquatic environment for your

8 Best Ways to Select New Pond Fish

2024-03-14T14:04:21+00:00March 14th, 2024|

  Picking new fish for your garden pond can be an enjoyable and satisfying activity, often done from spring to early fall in Orange County, CA. Even though you're thrilled to bring new swimming buddies to your pond, remember to consider these points when you visit the pet store: Is the fish area tidy? Observe

“Kurious Koi” eating your koi pond plants?

2024-01-09T03:01:42+00:00January 7th, 2024|

If you're here, it's probably because your enchanting koi pond plants are vanishing or appearing rather disheveled. The likely culprit? Swimming gracefully beneath those cherished water lilies are your koi fish. But don't fret – we understand your affection for both your fish and your aquatic garden. With a few expert tips, you can foster

Preserve Your Pond Plants!

2023-10-02T20:38:16+00:00October 2nd, 2023|

Cultivating a harmonious and tranquil garden requires a delicate balance, particularly when koi ponds are involved. The allure of koi fish swimming gracefully in a pond can be the jewel of any landscape. However, these beautiful aquatic creatures do possess a proclivity for feeding on your cherished pond plants. While this can be a source

The Pond Nitrogen Cycle

2023-09-10T23:32:35+00:00September 10th, 2023|

Why is the Pond Nitrogen Cycle important for your pond? Caring for pond fish can be daunting and perplexing especially when it comes to understanding the science of water quality and the pond nitrogen cycle. You might have come across tales that emphasize the need for incessant monitoring of pond water just to ensure the

The Importance of Aquatic Plants

2023-07-13T14:54:33+00:00July 13th, 2023|

There are many different types of pond owners, ones who might love keeping fish as pets or others that want a pond to expand the types of aquatic plants they can have in their gardens. Whichever kind you are, its important to know why plants are crucial for ponds and their overall ecosystems. The Important

Koi Life Expectancy

2022-12-10T04:50:43+00:00December 10th, 2022|

Koi Life Expectancy Before they became staple features of pond culture, koi fish were originally bred for food in Japan. That was until their beautiful features began to impress their breeders. Koi soon became highly regarded creatures and thus their journey into ponds around the world began. So what is the koi life

Keep Koi From Eating Your Plants

2022-11-12T01:00:43+00:00November 12th, 2022|

Koi pond fish Tired of your pond plants being feasted on by your koi? We know how frustrating it is to lose your favorite waterlilies to the appetite of your fish. What’s a water gardener to do? Not to worry, we assure you it is possible for your koi and plants to live

Take a Closer Look at the Most Popular Fish: The Kohaku Koi

2022-02-10T04:20:30+00:00February 10th, 2022|

Kohaku Koi The Kohaku Koi is the oldest, most well-known, and often most popular variety among koi lovers. Kohaku are easily recognizable by their bright-white body patterned with red. There are two variations of the Kohaku Koi. The first and most common is patterned with red all over. The second is an extra-special

8 healthy koi treats for the summer

2021-08-17T15:35:11+00:00June 1st, 2021|

  How many times have you heard to not feed table scraps to your pets?  That’s still true—but there is one major exception—koi!  Koi do love fish treats from the pet store, but they are just common fish food.  Your koi are craving more, so why not share some of your favorites with your fish?

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