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In This Issue:
March 11, 2006
|| Download an Advance Copy of our Paper Catalog
|| How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
|| Is your Pond a good Home for Koi?
|| Fun (Pond) Fact
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check out the new Microbe-Lift "Legacy" Food!
A totally different way to feed your Pond Fish!
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|| An Advance copy of our Paper Catalog
Download Here! Print it on your own printer and
see what is new for this year!
(it may have some minor flaws in it, yet, because it is not
quite ready for print, it is at the bottom of the ebook page)
|| How to (gently) wake up your Pond Fish
All of us are waiting for the signs of spring and the pond
is no exception! There are some pre-cautions to take with your
pond pets, though:
1) Clean and start your filter before resuming feeding of the fish!
2) Add beneficial bacteria to the filter and the pond to jump start
the "waste disposal machine" (Microbe-Lift has a new GEL that clings
to the filter pads and makes inoculating the filter with bacteria
much easier).
3) Start feeding VERY SLOWLY! Koi and Goldfish do not have stomachs, all
their digestion is done in the intestine. Since they are cold water fish
(they do not have warm blood like humans) their digestive tract is rather
sluggish and needs food that is very easily digested and adds vitamins and
immune system stimulants to help them recover from the stress of winter and
prepare them for the upcoming spawning season!
4) Feeding time is a good time to inspect each fish to make sure they did
not pick up parasites or other ailments during the winter - take the time
to look closely!
Everything needed to help the Pond Fish start the new Spring Season can
be found in our "Seasonal" Department for Spring.
|| Is Your Pond a Good Home for Koi?
Pond Owners love adding fish to their Pond and the colorful and playful
Koi is certainly a favorite! They are not suited for every Pond, though...
There mature size of 2 1/2 - 3 feet dictates that they have some space and
filtration requirements that surpass those of Goldfish!
Koi need at least 750 gallons per fish and a minimum Pond size of 1000 gallons.
The Pond must have a good filtration system (bigger fish=bigger poop) otherwise
the water quality and fish health will suffer.
Koi live a long time (25 years on average in a garden pond if well cared for)
and need the commitment of their owners like any other pet to keep them healthy!
Koi will reward you with exceptional tameness -- they will easily learn to eat
out of your hand and will greet you when stepping up to the pond and their
spectacular colors and patterns are certainly nothing short of wonderful!
|| Fun (Pond) Fact
Koi eggs are very, very sticky and will adhere to anything in the pond,
including pond walls, plants, filters, pumps, etc....
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also enjoy it (thinking about building a pond or have a pond)?
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