Michael C. Harris

A great way to begin planning for Koi carp ponds is to view how others of have successfully designed and built their ponds. Searching online is the fastest and easiest way to get started, as there is an endless resource of photos and information to be found there. Seeing how...

There have been many frequent questions asked regarding Koi filters as to why some Koi ponds still remain a pea soup colour even with a biological filter installed. It seems that everything is in place yet the desired result of clear, clean healthy water is not being obtained. There are...

So you're looking for a Koi pond pump, but you're not quite sure where to turn? Well maybe these guidelines can help steer you in the right direction. One of the main things that you want to get right is the power and function of the pump. First of all,...

Japanese Koi carp are known throughout the world as beautiful fish comprising of vivid colors and markings. Anyone who owns them can tell you how wonderful it is to have them as part of their lives. But there as is mysterious past surrounding these marvelous fish as to where their...

From the outset, let's be clear on one thing (forgive the pun). Contrary to some belief, the main principle of Koi pond filters is not to provide clear water, however that is a wonderful by-product of filtration. The primary function of biological filters is to remove harmful pollutants from the...

Koi enthusiasts are aware of the great variety of colors and patterns associated with Koi Fish, and Black Koi are not much different to other Koi varieties outside of their coloring. Koi have been know for their incredible extended life span of up to two hundred years, but on average,...

Loved all over the world for their vibrant colors and long living, Koi carp fish are absolutely wonderful additions to an outdoor pond. They are exceptionally popular and populate millions of outdoor ponds. While today, most live to be around thirty years of age, Koi have been known to live...