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Goldfish Ponds - The Fantasy and Reality of it All

Previous homes we owned were just too small and not nearly enough space to have goldfish ponds. The fact that koi fish need between one and two gallons of water per fish in order to be healthy and happy we would only have been able to have an indoor freshwater aquarium, but we didn't. Now, if you have ever kept goldfish successfully in an aquarium then you already have the basics for keeping your goldfish in goldfish ponds happy and most importantly healthy as well. Read

By: James Mann | 22/04/2009 | Pets

The Importance of Koi Care

Carp in Japanese is Koi. Over the years since back in the early 1800 they have been domesticated and breed so that now we have a huge selection of patterns and colours like red, orange, yellow, black, white, silver or even blue or green. It amazes me to think about the patience required because of the fact that their diet and environment affects their colours. Read

By: James Mann | 06/04/2009 | Hobbies

Koi Fish Ponds - Why? Because My Fresh Water Aquarium Just Isn't Doing it For Me

All the things you have already learned that keeps your fish healthy just might make it easier to get started with your own Koi pond or fish pond. So if you are able to take care of any of your fish that might have any fish diseases. You know how to maintain a steady water temperature. Can you handle water changes, testing the water, then you are going to find creating or building your own fish pond easier than most. But even if you are a newbie it doesn't take much to learn fish pond success. Read

By: James Mann | 02/04/2009 | Hobbies

A Look at Fresh Water Ponds With Fish

As a child growing up on our farm I enjoyed having 4 ponds but only one had any fish in them. Three of the four ponds were meant for our livestock to drink from while the other was for our enjoyment. These ponds were made by my older foster brother and was quite a thing to watch. They had no big equipment to create these ponds, just a tractor with a big scoop, which looked like a big shovel with two handles to control the depth and direction. Hard work but a great result. What Are Ponds? Read

By: James Mann | 27/03/2009 | Pets

Things You Need to Know Before Building Your Koi Ponds

Koi fish, are also known as 'dragon fish' by some enthusiasts. Personally they remind me of the catfish and carp I have seen over the years. I used to catch catfish and put them in the cow's watering trough. That was the extent of my koi pond but then again that was 40 years ago and I was only about 10 at the time. Koi fish were originally bred in Japan. Today koi are bred and kept by hobbyists and professional fish farmers all over the world. The number of Koi lovers would blow your mind. Read

By: James Mann | 24/03/2009 | Hobbies

Be Sure You Choose The Best Black Bear Hunting Outfitter For Your Hunt

Finding the right black bear hunting outfitter will make your hunting experience a memorable one for all the right reasons. Read

By: James Mann | 03/03/2009 | Archery