Category / Water Gardening Blog / Fish

In certain circles, when you mention butterfly koi it’s like speaking out of turn in an audience with the Pope. You just don’t do this. Quite a few of the koi connoisseurs think of butterfly koi as

Adding life to your pond provides a whole new element to the overall experience of owning a water feature. Will you add some colorful koi, or opt for another type of pond fish like shubunkins or sarassas?

Too many fish in the pond creates an imbalance in water, so you’ll want to make sure you’re smart about the number and size of fish that you place in the water garden.

Fish play an important role in the nitrogen cycle of an ecosystem pond. Not only do fish dine on algae, but they provide a beautiful flash of color as they glide in and out of waterlilies.

Besides the colorful koi, an array of pond fish is just waiting to call your pond their home.

If you have fish in your pond, sooner or later they are going to have babies. Late spring to early summer usually marks the time of year when koi and goldfish start to spawn.

You’ve enjoyed watching and feeding your fish all summer, and now it’s time to help them prepare for their winter’s nap.

If you plan on keeping fish, you should be prepared to care for them when they get sick.

Explaining the birds and bees about the fish in your pond.