Yearly Archives: 2013
Do Koi have teeth?
Do Koi have teeth?
Koi are equipped with rather large teeth at the back of their throat. They do not use them defensively or aggressively but rather to process any hard-to-chew food they come across at the pond bottom. As the gill slits perforate the sides of the pharynx, along which the food passes, the delicate lamellac are protected by a series of stout bars called gill rakers. These lieHow Aquaponics Works
How Aquaponics Works
Aquaponics is the ideal answer to a fish farmer’s problem of disposing of nutrient rich water and a hydroponic grower's need for nutrient rich water. Essentially, aquaponics mimics every natural waterway on earth. It is used to grow food crops in a concentrated, yet sustainable manner. And the great thing is the less you do the more successful you will be. Although it is nature at it's best it is not rocket science like hydroponics. The main input toPlanting and care instructions for Aquatic plants
Planting and care instructions
for Aquatic plants
We recommend planting all plants in pots rather than directly in the bottom of the pond. This aids in the maintenance by making the containers retrievable, thus making plant care and pond cleaning easier. All plants do best in at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day for maximum growth Fertilize free through out the growing season.Planting Tropical Water lilies
Day and night blooming tropical moreBenefits to Your Health and Stress Relief from Ponds
