Oxygenating pond plants are key to having not only clear water, but also a healthy ecosystem for koi and goldfish. These plants grow quickly in the spring and summer consuming nitrates from the water resulting in clear healthy pond water. They also provide spawning habitat for fish and shelter for baby fish.
Fish lice (Argulus sp.) are one of the few fish parasites visible with the naked eye. They are disc shaped and can grow over 1 cm in diameter!
A water lily flower typically only lasts for 3 days. After that, the stems usually begin to curl, pulling the flower down under water. Don’t worry, water lilies usually produce dozens of blooms throughout the summer, providing a beautiful display in your pond
