Welcome to Aqua Reale's guide on maintaining a koi pond in Philadelphia. As a leading authority in aquatic environments, we understand the specific needs and challenges of keeping a koi pond in Philly's unique climate. Let's explore the best practices to ensure your pond is a healthy and enchanting haven for your koi. Essential Koi
Why Herons are a Problem Herons are skilled hunters that can deplete a pond's fish population in a short amount of time. Not only does this affect the ecosystem, but it also causes financial losses for pond owners who invest in fish and pond maintenance. Understanding Heron Behavior Before you can effectively deter herons, it's
Koi Feeding Tips What do you know about koi feeding? An outdoor water feature, like for instance a pond and waterfall combination, is a great place to take your love of pet fish from an indoor aquarium to the next level. Pet fish like koi make a fantastic addition to water gardens and are a
We recommend exploratory pond cleanings when cleaning ponds we have not ever worked with or those we have not cleaned in the past two years. Keeping your pond in excellent shape is crucial to maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem. By doing an exploratory pond cleaning, we help secure the health and endurance of your pond.
Before they became staple features of pond culture, koi fish were originally bred for food in Japan. That was until their beautiful features began to impress their breeders. Koi soon became highly regarded creatures and thus their journey into ponds around the world began. Koi are particularly notorious for their long lifespans. In ideal conditions,
Are you not sure what exactly you need for Fall Pond Care? As pond owners, the fall season is our cue to begin putting our ponds to bed for winter. It is important that we take precautions to protect our landscapes from the harsh reality of winter. Water features in the landscape require special consideration
Finding a Pond Leak Although a little water loss in a Water Feature is normal from evaporation, significant water loss indicates you likely have a leak. It's important to know what to look for if you suspect your pond may be leaking, so here is the procedure we recommend. If the level of your
Record high temperatures across the nation can create a number of challenges for people, pets, plants, and yes, even your pond. You’ll want to keep a close eye on your water garden, especially when the water temperature reaches 80 degrees or higher. When it stays hot outside for a while, you are at risk
The Importance of Pond Plants Aquatic plants fulfill a variety of ecological roles. They are vital to maintaining a healthy and balanced pond ecosystem. There are four categories of aquatic plants. Submerged plants dig their roots into the pond’s bottom and thrive underwater. Emergent plants are visible primarily above water but are also rooted in
What are pond predators, including heron? They are animals that stalk the fish in your pond. Around the Philadelphia area, heron tend to be the biggest problem. How can you tell predators are stalking? If you notice fish missing, that’s the most obvious sign. People also sometimes find half-eaten fish in their pond. You may
