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Tilapia
Why Tilapia? Aquaponics which has become a very popular way of gardening and Tilapia are the fish of choice for many reasons. They grow very fast, can tolerate hot summer months in relatively smaller containers, a good food source and a great source of fish waste. Tilapia are one of the best producers of fresh fertilizer by way of their Continue Reading
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A great article from Randy at Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery
A great article from Randy at Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery We at Sunland Water Gardens have had a wonderful relationship with Blue Ridge for about 20 years. They provide some of the best domestically raised Koi and Goldfish in the United States. Since much of their stock comes directly from Japan they have a great quality Koi at a much 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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Feeding Koi in the winter
Feeding Koi in the winter Fish, especially Koi seem to always be hungry even when in is very cold. I get asked all the time should I feed my Koi in the winter? They are always acting like they are hungry. Can they survive without eating all winter? The rule is to never feed your Koi if the pond water Continue Reading
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How to protect against West Nile virus
How to protect against West Nile virus - Pond Talk. With the recent news that Los Angeles County has become extremely low on mosquito fish, the importance of a carefully preserved fish population has once again come to the surface.
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Aquatic Plants: Red Lotus: Mrs Slocum
Aquatic Plants Red Lotus Mrs Slocum Mrs. Slocum is a large-sized variety of Lotus Plants it has 70~100 petals and a flower diameter of 11-12″ . Developed through crossbreeding between the water chinquapin and the Chinese red-colored, double-flowered variety, this is the only yellow-red-type lotus of the double-flowered variety. The color is a gradation of pale yellow which ends in rose-pink tips. The Continue Reading
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Aquatic Plants: Pink Lotus: Pink Angel
Aquatic Plants Pink Lotus Pink Angel Pink Angel is a very even colored Lotus. It is almost a hot pink with a white throat. It is concidered a mini sized Lotus and will be at home in small containers or large Koi ponds. This aquatic pond plant is a very dependable bloomer, blooming several times a year. The red or Continue Reading
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