Water X Scapes Blog

Another year has gone by and the weather is beginning to change. Once again, nights are becoming cooler and the scent of fall is in the air. Sad but true, it is time to start packing up yard ornaments, putting away the lawn furniture (unless you have...

We are not the only ones out there longingly awaiting signs of spring and warmer weather. But at least we don’t have to forage for our food under a foot of snow - or take a bath in a frozen puddle. With your help, these charming symbols of summ...

Backyard ponds require some extra attention when preparing for fall and those cold winter months ahead. Temperatures start dropping which means more and more questions on what to do next are arising. Remember, doing some fall pond maintenance means t...

Our amphibious friends can sometimes become just as special to us as our koi fish and other pond fish, but where do they go to survive the cold winter months? Frogs can be found hanging out at the bottom of the pond where the water temperatures are...

“Can I Keep my Pond Pump Running All Winter?”  Many pond owners have had success with leaving their pond pump run all winter. And I am of the opinion, at times, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, with...

Do Koi Hibernate? Other common questions that will be answered: How to keep koi fish alive in winter? Feeding Pond Fish in Winter? Should I cover my pond in winter? What to do with pond fish in winter? How do fish survive in a frozen pond during...

The weather is beginning to get warmer and I started to open my pond for spring, but there’s a problem... My koi and pond fish did not survive the winter! What happened?! Right away I’d like to express how sorry I am. After all, your finn...

Water temperatures start to decrease in the fall, and that change to cold temperatures start to slow down your pond fishes’ digestive processes. Koi and other pond fish have a hard time digesting protein when it’s cold – water tempe...

In preparation for the cold winter months, ponds are being winterized, plants are being cut back and most pond pumps are placed into storage until the spring; meaning less oxygen will be available for your fish. Fish health is directly influenced by...

When and how we feed our koi and other pond fish is very important. Knowing when to stop feeding plays a crucial role in their health over the cold Winter months.  Please keep a few things in mind when it comes time to stop feeding your fish:&nb...