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Pond Fish
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If you havent purchased many fish, you may not know all of the precautions to take to ensure a healthy, thriving lifestyle
for your fish.
Selecting the fish
Avoid purchasing fish that are listless, pale in color, gasping or have fins folded back. A healthy fish is active, bright
and has outstretched fins. If you are uncertain about the health of a fish that you plan to introduce into your pond, you
may want to keep these fish quarantined in a tub of pond water and treat with TetraPond® Fish Treatment. If after a week of
observation, your fish shows no signs of illness, you may add the fish to the pond.
Preparing your pond for fish
Be sure that the water in your pond has been treated for chlorine and chloramines using a product such as TetraPond® AquaSafe®.
If it is a new pond, make sure the pond and filter have been running for at least two weeks to allow the beneficial bacteria
to colonize or add MICROBE-LIFT Pond PL for immediate bacteria colonization.
Taking your fish home
Typically you will buy a pond fish in a plastic bag of water from your fish dealer. Minimize the amount of time from the store
to your pond.
Placing fish in the pond
Place the bag in the water for at least 30 minutes so that the water in the bag gradually matches the temperature of the pond.
Open the bag to allow pond water to mix with the water in the bag for a few minutes. Gently pour the fish into their new home.
When to stop adding fish
When selecting fish to add to your pond, its easy to get carried away and overstock your pond. Fish need room to grow and
swim. Adding too many fish at the same time can end up causing a big problem later on.
Rule of Thumb: To account for all kinds of fish, keep your fish load under one-inch of fish length (excluding the tail fins)
for every one square foot of water surface about one goldfish per 3 to 4 feet of water surface area. Because Koi grow larger,
place one Koi to every 10 square feet of surface area. Typically Koi should be in ponds that are at least 1000 gallons. Once
the pond is built, pond owners can add a few fish at a time over a 30-day period, allowing time for the pond and filter to
be biologically ready to support the additional aquatic life. A mature pond can support two to three inches of fish per square
foot. If your fish population exceeds these guidelines, you may need to increase the size of your filter.
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$1.99
2" - 3" Comet
$3.99
3" - 4" Comet
$6.99
4" - 6" Fountain Comet
$9.99
Sarasa Comet, Carassius auratus, is a colorful, bold pond addition to any pond. Also a native of China, these domestically-bred
beauties are extremely hardy. There are a few key differences between the Sarasa and Koi. The Sarasa grows to a maximum length
of a little over a foot (compared to the maximum of more than two feet for many Koi varieties.) The Sarasa also does not display
the barbs on either side of the mouth. Coastal Ponds offers only the highest caliber specimens from breeders of outstanding
reputation. The Sarasa can survive winters in many areas of the U.S. Simply allow oxygen exchange by ensuring that a hole
exists in any solid ice that might form on the top of the pond. These gentle giants can live in captivity for decades. They
are aggressive eaters, yet can adapt to eat from the owner's hand. Sarasas are omnivores and will eat a variety of high-quality
flake or pellet food. They also enjoy eating plant roots.
3" - 4" Sarasa Comet
$5.99
4" - 6" Sarasa Comet
$10.99
Shubunkin, Carassius sp., display possibly the greatest variation in appearance between specimens as any pond fish. A native
of China, these domestically-bred beauties are extremely hardy. There are a few key differences between Shubunkins and Koi.
The Shubunkin grows to a maximum length of a little over a foot (compared to the maximum of more than two feet for many Koi
varieties.) The Shubunkin also does not display the barbs on either side of the mouth. Typical Shubunkin coloration, while
it varies greatly, is a mixture of white, orange, and metallic gold. A "peppering" of black spots in varying sizes and locations
covers the body. Coastal Ponds offers only the highest caliber specimens from breeders of outstanding reputation. The Shubunkin
can survive winters in many areas of the U.S. Simply allow oxygen exchange by ensuring that a hole exists in any solid ice
that might form on the top of the pond. These gentle giants can live in captivity for decades. They are aggressive eaters,
yet can adapt to eat from the owner's hand. Shubunkin are omnivores and will eat a variety of high-quality flake or pellet
food. They also enjoy the tasty treat of any plant roots.
3" - 4" Shubunkin
$5.99
4" - 5" Shubunkin
$9.99
5" - 6" Shubunkin
$14.99
Koi (Cyprinus carpio)
Koi, or more specifically nishikigoi, literally "brocaded carp"), are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp.
They are believed to have originated from Eastern Asia, Aral, Black and Caspian Seas. Earliest records of Koi have been found
in China and have been widely spread in Japan. The ornamental cultivation of carp flourished under the Chinese Qing Dynasty
and Japanese Yayoi Period. They are very closely related to goldfish and, in fact, the style of breeding and ornamentation
has become very similar, probably through the efforts of Japanese breeders to emulate goldfish. Koi and tattoos of koi are
traditionally considered lucky. The skill and patience of centuries of Japanese breeders is apparent in this vivid, high quality
variety of domestic assorted Koi. These beautiful, animated, hardy, specimens are completely peaceful even at their maximum
captive length of more than two feet. Coastal Ponds offers only the highest caliber specimens from breeders of outstanding
reputation. Koi can survive winters in many areas of the U.S. Simply allow oxygen exchange by ensuring that a hole exists
in any solid ice that might form on the top of the pond. These gentle giants can live in captivity for decades. They are aggressive
eaters, yet can adapt to eat from the owner's hand. Koi are omnivores and will eat a variety of high-quality flake or pellet
food. Koi aslo enjoy eating plant roots.
3" - 4" Koi
$6.99
4" - 5" Koi
$12.99
5" - 6" Koi
$18.99
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Butterfly Koi, Cyprinus carpio, are a perfect pond addition. Their magnificently flowing fins are a display of elegance when
viewed from above. A native of Eastern Asia, these beautiful, animated, hardy specimens are completely peaceful even at their
maximum captive length of more than two feet. Coastal Ponds offers only the highest caliber specimens from breeders of outstanding
reputation. Koi can survive winters in many areas of the U.S. Simply allow oxygen exchange by ensuring that a hole exists
in any solid ice that might form on the top of the pond. These gentle giants can live in captivity for decades. They are aggressive
eaters, yet can adapt to eat from the owner's hand. Koi are omnivores and will eat a variety of high-quality flake or pellet
food. These Koi will also enjoy the tasty treat of any
exposed plant roots.
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3" - 4" Butterfly Koi
$11.99
4" - 5" Butterfly Koi
$18.99
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Pond Snails
Great Algae Eaters
1/16" to 1/2" Small Pond Snail
$0.10
1" - 2" Pond Snail
$2.99
Trapdoor Snail
Snails are highly recommended for garden ponds.
They're excellent algae eaters and scavengers, helping
to keep ponds clean by consuming uneaten food.
$3.99
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