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 Winterizing Your Pond is Crucial Winterizing your Philadelphia pond is not just a seasonal task; it's an essential part of responsible pond ownership. Aqua Reale understands the importance of this process and offers comprehensive maintenance programs to help you through it. The winter season can be harsh on your pond's ecosystem, affecting everything
Aquatic plants are more than just a pretty sight in ponds; they play a crucial role in maintaining a balanced and thriving pond ecosystem. Let's explore the multifaceted benefits these plants offer and why they're essential for any pond owner. Types of Aquatic Plants: Submerged Plants: Rooted at the pond's bottom, they flourish underwater. Emergent
Ever wondered what your pond fish are up to when the chilly winds start blowing? Unlike us, they don’t have cozy homes to retreat to, but nature has got them covered. Let’s dive into the cool (literally!) life of pond fish during winter. Now, we all love the sunny days when our fish are all
What is Pond Algae? The two most common types of algae found in ponds are suspended and string algae. Suspended algae, sometimes called “green water”, are single-celled organisms that reproduce at a rapid rate. Due to their tiny size, this algae type is capable of passing through most filtration systems. If the conditions are right,
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,
When the temperature starts to plummet, pond owners ask themselves how they can keep their pond running properly during the winter months. Follow our winter tips to keep your pond running optimally throughout the season. Keep a hole in the pond ice Once the temperature starts to drop below freezing, you will notice the surface
While the fall season is most notable for painting the landscape with beautiful shades of red, yellow, and orange, this colorful season may also turn cause brown pond water–which is not quite as pretty. But not to worry, there is a logical explanation for this color change. Read on to find out why your pond
