Michael C. Harris

Koi Carp Pond – A Process of Creativity and Engineering

When considering building a Koi carp pond, one must fist be clear on the reason and motivation behind taking on such a wonderful yet laborious commitment. Throughout the world, Koi ponds bring different experiences to different people. In China, Koi are b... Read >

Koi Filters – Life On The Inside

Give your Koi the best life possible by installing Koi filters dedicated to providing optimum pond water health and cleanliness. You have to keep in mind that even though your pond water may be clear, it is not an indication that the water is necessarily ... Read >

Koi Filters – Algae and The Biological Breakdown

Biological Koi filters incorporate two stages of filtration. The first stage is the settlement or entrapment section of the filter. Solid organic matter is dragged into the settlement area by way of gravity and current produced by a pond pump, waterfall o... Read >

Koi Filters and The Pea Soup Pond

There have been many frequent questions asked regarding Koi filters as to why some Koi ponds still remain a pea soup colour even with a biological filter installed. It seems that everything is in place yet the desired result of clear, clean healthy water ... Read >

Koi Pond Filters – Keeping It Clean As Nature Intended

From the outset, let's be clear on one thing (forgive the pun). Contrary to some belief, the main principle of Koi pond filters is not to provide clear water, however that is a wonderful by-product of filtration. The primary function of biological filters... Read >

Koi Pond Filter – Save Them From Themselves

A biological Koi pond filter saves precious Koi from themselves. Let's face it, Koi eat like there's no tomorrow. All that eating, in a garden pond environment, makes for a dynamic living, swimming, eating biological hazard machine. The mounting waste Koi... Read >

Koi Filter - What You Don't Know Can Kill Them

A Koi filter is an extremely important piece of pond equipment. When raising Koi, a pond filter gives them the proper filtration in their environment. Koi fish are quite sensitive when it comes to the quality of the water in which they live. Much more so ... Read >

Koi Pond Pump - Because Size Matters

So you're looking for a Koi pond pump, but you're not quite sure where to turn? Well these guidelines can help steer you in the right direction. One of the main things that you want to get right is the power and function of the pump. First of all, it ... Read >

Don't Kill Your Koi With the Wrong Koi Supplies

Koi enthusiasts and owners understand that Koi fish are some of the most colorful and beautiful pond fish, but Koi keeping requires at least a basic knowledge and understanding of fish, gardens and ponds, along with a few fundamentals of Koi supplies . ... Read >

Japanese Koi Carp - A Remarkable Journey of Time and Transformation

Japanese Koi carp are known throughout the world as beautiful fish comprising of vivid colors and markings. Anyone who owns them can tell you how wonderful it is to have them as part of their lives. But there as is mysterious past surrounding these marve... Read >

Black Koi the Legends the Myths the Truth

Koi Fish enthusiasts are aware of the great variety of colors and patterns associated with Koi Fish, and Black Koi are not much different to other Koi fish varieties outside of their coloring. Koi Fish have been know for their incredible extended life spa... Read >

The Secrets to Successful Koi Carp Fish Care

Loved all over the world for their vibrant colors and long living, Koi carp fish are absolutely wonderful additions to an outdoor pond. Koi are exceptionally popular and populate millions of outdoor ponds. While today, most live to be around thirty years ... Read >