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Pond fish: Algae Eaters: Hi Fin Banded Shark

Pond fish Hi Fin Banded Shark No pond is complete without a Hi Fin Banded Shark. We’ve recently started importing these fascinating, peaceful fish from China. As a juvenile, the Hi Fin Banded Shark has striking contrasting colors and an inspiringly high dorsal fin. As an adult, these colors fade. In the wild, this fish can reach up to 39 Continue Reading
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Pond Fish: Algae eaters: Bullfrog Tadpoles

Bullfrog Tadpoles Bullfrog Tadpoles are great algae eater for your pond. Helping to keep everything cleaner in your water garden. Bullfrog Tadpoles description: One of the so-called “true frogs”, Bullfrogs are usually green to greenish-brown. Sometimes, particularly when found in the South, they are spotted. Their eyes are gold or brown and they have a broad flat head and body. They Continue Reading
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How to keep the raccoons away

How to keep the raccoons away Although there is no such thing as Raccoon season seems like late spring to early summer is the prime time for us to hear.. “A raccoon ate all my fish what can I do?” Although there are a few things you can  do after your pond is already built, the time to really think Continue Reading
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Are aquatic plants dangerous to Koi

Are aquatic plants dangerous to Koi I have heard pond owners say they are afraid to add plants to Koi pond because of disease or parasites. Although it is possible for a few uncommon varieties of parasites to attach to plants it is unlikely that they would make their way to cause harm to your Koi or other pond fish. Continue Reading
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Bog Plants: Golden Button

The Golden Button, or Tansy plant, is native to parts of Europe and Asia and are characterized by their distinctly round pads of flowers. Golden Buttons should be used in moderation if critters or other animals circulate your pond, as they are known to be toxic if ingested in large quantities.
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Algae Eaters: Apple Snail

Algae Eaters: Apple Snail Apple snails are great algae eaters but be aware that they will start to eat your aquatic plants if they run out of algae to eat. It is recommended to limit the number of snails you choose to have call your pond their home. As the name implies this snail can get very large. The size Continue Reading
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Bog Plants: Water Poppy

Water Poppies are surface-dwelling plants that float atop their deep green, glossy looking leaves. The plants will bloom colorful yellow flowers resembling poppies that are roughly the same size as the leafs. Water Poppy flowers only last on average for one day, but bloom in rapid succession through out the Spring and Summer. Call (818) [...]
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