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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

ChooseThe Right Koi Pond Filter

Koi Pond Filter
KOI POND FILTER -- General term to find the best pond filter is pond volume should be turned over once every two hours. They insist that separate mechanical and biological filters are needed.  They also note that any filter design should be easy to maintain so that one might actually maintain it. The variety of Koi pond filters can be confusing to the novice. It is important to consult with the experts before you make the investment. You will need the right equipment to keep the pond attractive and to keep the fish healthy. One of the things you will need is the right filter.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Ornamental Fish For Backyard Pond

ORNAMENTAL FISH -- There are thousands of different types of fish, with the majority of fish kept in the hobby coming from freshwater environments.Ornamental fish keeping and its propagation has been an interesting activity for many, which provide not only aesthetic pleasure but also financial openings. Among the indigenous and exotic freshwater species, the varieties having good demand can be bred and reared for commercial purpose.

Sunday, July 10, 2016

How To Select Ginrin Koi

Gin Rin Koi type is short for Kin Gin Rin (= gold, silver scales). Gin Rin is the result of a reflective substance called Guanine deposited on the surface of koi scales.Practically every known variety of Koi can produce a Kin-Gin-Rin equivalent, for example, Gin-Rin Shiro Bekko. However, they are either classified as Kin-Gin-Rin B (ZNA) or with their basic variety (UK). Gin-Rin Shiro Utsuri can be included with Kin-Gin-Rin A (ZNA).

Friday, July 1, 2016

Veggie Filter For Koi Pond

Veggie Filter, Photo http://www.atlantakoiclub.org
A Veggie Filter have a beneficial effect on the water conditions in fish tanks. Because Veggie Filter absorb minerals including some metabolic waste products from the water, converting these into plant mass. A veggie filter (natural biofilter) is a separate water feature about 1 to 1 1/2 feet deep that is home to lots of aquatic plants (pond plants) that are deliberately starved of nutrients.In order to survive they absorb the nutrients directly from the pond water. These nutrients (nitrates) are present due to the activities of the Nitrogen Cycle, taking place in the fish pond.