Volume 23 | Issue 1
January/February 2018
29 The Holding Tank
In this issue's installment of Best Pond Practices, Kent Wallace revisits when and how to implement short-term quarantine systems. Whether you are introducing new koi to an existing population, caring for an ill fish or winterizing a group of swimmers for a few months, Kent's strategies and experience with these systems can help save you time, money and a lot of headaches.
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Where the Wild Things Are
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COVER STORY
Who says ponds are just for fish? If you build a natural or wildlife pond, you're practically begging for additional tenants in your pondscape — and that's not necessarily a bad thing! Jamie Beyer has a rundown of all the flying, crawling and swimming creatures that could be eyeing your aquatic real estate. Simply set the stage, and then watch nature play out right before your very eyes!
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2017 IWGS New Waterlily Competition John Sou of the International Waterlily and Water Garden Society recaps the winners and honorable mentions at this year's New Waterlily Competition. Special thanks to Olivia Fow for an awe-striking photo gallery of exotic, award-winning blooms that you will not want to miss.
Long in The Fin
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LANGUAGE OF KOI
Thanks to the curiosity of Emperor Akihito a half-century ago, the Hirenaga variety was created from breeding Indonesian longfin carp and Japanese koi. Since then, the popularity of these long-finned koi has exploded, especially outside Japan. Taro Kodama shows you some distinct features of these specialty koi and explains what to look for when shopping for them.
51 Follow the Arrow
Sagittaria latifolia and rigida flourish in shallow, marshy waterscapes, mostly in zones 3 to 11. John Mark Courtney has the skinny on this arrowshaped plant and explains how it can bring fowl, floral enhancements and even food to your outdoor sanctuary. Speaking of food, don't forget to check out the delicious recipe for Duck Potato Heffner!
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Filtration 101
Frayne McAtee takes us back to the basics of keeping a clear and healthy pond. With a carefully designed filtration system and appropriately sized pump — or "pond workhorse" — budget and performance requirements can be met. Frayne details four distinct types of filtration systems, explaining the merits and ideal applications of each, and explains why making the right choices during the design phase can help ensure customer satisfaction farther down the road.
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