Fish add color, movement and grace to your water garden. It is important to remember that they are living creatures. Treat them with care and they will repay you with years of enjoyment.
Tips for selecting healthy fish:
Clear Eyes (not cloudy)
Undamaged fins
Scales should be intact, parallel with body (not sticking outwards) and no red blotches
No holes, ulcerations, or lumps
Active, lively, normal swimming patterns
No white spots (salt grain size) or white cottony growths on the fins or body
Respiration rate should be regular and steady (in unstressed circumstances)
Gills should be red inside, not faded or discolored, and not distended or puffy.
Actively feeding
Avoid selecting fish from a system that contains any sick specimens
Choosing fish that are healthy from the beginning will help avoid problems.
Water gardening is increasingly becoming a popular hobby.
And why not? Water gardens add a unique dimension to
homes and even with limited space, you can design a water feature that brings the beauty of nature into your backyard.
Thanks to pond equipment such as Laguna pumps,
filters, and liners, you can easily create your own backyard
aquatic oasis. This guide will show you how.
Aquatic plants play a very important role in your water
garden. They create a natural look while
providing shade and shelter for a wide variety of creatures including frogs, fish and dragon flies. With
proper care, aquatic plants will not only enhance the beauty of your pond, they will also reduce maintenance
and create crystal clear water conditions.