How to Keep Koi Alive During Extreme Arizona Heat

Phoenix homeowners often wonder if they can have a Koi pond in Arizona. Many folks move here from back East or the Midwest and are unsure of how pond fish fare in our Sonoran Desert environment…
Can Koi & Goldfish Survive in Phoenix Summer Heat?

How in the heck can Koi and goldfish survive the 100+-degree Phoenix summer heat?
PHOENIX POND FISH HEALTH

Watching fish glide gracefully and happily through the pond is a sight for sore eyes for Phoenix homeowners after a long day/week at work. But do you have a pond that promotes the health of your fish?
FOAM IN THE PHOENIX POND

Phoenix homeowners often call us in a panic when their pond suddenly has a bunch of funny-smelling foam on the surface. Not to worry, this is a natural thing, and it’s temporary…
Top 10 Reasons to Have Koi in Your Phoenix Backyard Pond

Phoenix homeowners often ask: why should I put Koi in my backyard pond?…
ONE CEATURE’S PARADISE . . .

Phoenix Homeowners often have questions and misconceptions about backyard ponds when it comes to algae, temperature, plants, fish, frogs, etc. This could be because they’ve never lived with a pond in Phoenix before, or because they grew up with a “pond” in the Midwest but it was quite different than what they see in Phoenix backyards…
How to Interpret Fish Body Language: Is It Good or Bad?

Did you know that fish possess body language? If you familiarize yourself with the good body language in fish, you’ll be able to also recognize bad fish body language. Then you’ll be able to diagnose and treat your fish before any illness or situation becomes too severe…
CAN KOI SURVIVE THE PHOENIX SUMMER HEAT?

A pond in the desert?!?! How in the heck can Koi and goldfish survive the 100+ Phoenix summer heat? Even the nights don’t dip much below 90! This is a concern that many Phoenix homeowners often have when considering a backyard pond…
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR POND PUMP QUITS OR THE POWER GOES OUT

We HIGHLY recommend (and have been preaching this for years) that Phoenix homeowners with a pond keep a battery-operated aerator on hand in case of emergency, especially during the summer months when our nighttime temps don’t dip much below 90 degrees…
10 COMMON PHOENIX POND MYTHS DEBUNKED!

We’ve heard a variety of reasons why Phoenix homeowners might not want a pond, and most of them happen to be common pond myths that simply are not true. A properly designed and installed pond provides more beauty and relaxation than any other outdoor home improvement…
