NEW Store Hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm 660-229-3777
This Friday (29th) we will be open from 9am-3pm and will be closed on Saturday (30th), sorry for any inconvenience
Pond:
It is finally fall! The weather is getting a little bit cooler (slowly, I know) and leaves are starting to fall....right into your pond. Fallen leaves can cause your clear water that you worked so hard to achieve to become a muddy brown and creates harmful living conditions for your fish. The best way to deal with fall leaves is to prevent it in the first hand by installing a net over your pond. Nets block leaves and debris from getting into your water garden while still allowing you to enjoy your fish and the beautiful of your water garden. Special: 20% Off 7'x10' Net while supplies last, expires 10.08.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Fish:
While it may be fall and the weather is finally getting a bit cooler, the water in your pond is still war. This means that, for the time being, you should be feeding your fish regular fish food. Store our cold water fish food in the garage until it gets a bit chillier. This will ensure that your fish are getting the ample nutrients they need for the environment they are currently in. And, due to the warm water in your pond, you can still add fish, while keeping them comfortable. We all know that fish are the true jewels of any water garden! Special: Buy 1 Fish, Get the 2nd Fish 1/2 Off any size, expires 10.08.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Plants:
This is a prime example of what you don't want your water garden to look like
Even though summer is now behind us, string algae can still be a serious problem. No one wants to see that slimy green stuff in their pond when they could be looking at clear beautiful water. A great way to fight this is using Algaecide. Come by NBW for a clearer pond! Special: 20% Off Algaecide while supplies last, expires 10.08.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Store Hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10:30am-5pm 660-229-3777
Plants:
Could you imagine how miserable the summer heat would be without our wonderful air conditioning? Well your fish do not have AC so the next best thing for them is shade. Tropical water lilies are the perfect provider of shade. Lily pads are virtually parasols for your fish. Fittingly so we will be continuing our feature lily. This week we will focus on the Mr. Martin E. Randig tropical water lily. This lily has a rose colored, semi cup shaped flower. The flower can reach up to 8" across and are very fragrant. Its leaves are heavily mottled, making for a gorgeous lily pad. The leaves typically grow anywhere from 6" to 8" in diameter. This lily is perfect if you are looking for a soft, delicate lily, and will make a beautiful addition to any water garden. Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 5 Floaters (Lettuce/ Hyacinth) Free while supplies last, expires 08.04.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Fish:
Many think that fish can live anywhere; as long as there is water, they are fine.Well that simply isn't the case. Not all ponds are created equal, so you need to access your water garden to make sure it is fit to become a fish hotel. First thing first, is you pond big enough to hold fish? Most fish need about 10 gallons of water for every inch of there length. Keep in mind that your fish will grow so you'll want to be careful not to overcrowd your fish. If you are not sure how many gallons your water garden holds just ask Steve. Pond depth is also important. You want to have a deep enough pond so that your fish can escape predators, such as a heron or the neighborhood cat. A perfect depth is about 2 to 2 1/2 feet. Another thing to check is if your pond has direct sunlight. Typically it is preferred to have some sun but if your pond is located in a shady spot there are ways to accommodate your fish too. Sunlight produces vitamins that are beneficial to your fish (such as vitamin D). Most plants need sun to grow, and by having plants the nitrates in the water are reduced. However, if your pond is in the shade, just make sure to get some plants that prefer the shade. If your pond passes the fish fitness test, come by our store to get your new pets!
Special: 10% Off Any Fish, Any Size while supplies last, expires 08.04.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Pond:
One of the most important thing to have in your water garden during the summer is crystal clear water. Summer is the season of barbecues and no guest wants to see a green pond. Notice what Aquascape Inc has to say about a great way to clear your water:
Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds provides clean, clear and healthy water conditions and reduces pond maintenance.
Contains eight pure strains of concentrated beneficial bacteria.
Effective at reducing sludge, uneaten fish food, fish waste,
dead and decaying plant material and excess nutrients
that cause poor water quality and clarity
Safe for fish, plants, pets and wildlife
Come by NBW for your way to a clearer pond! Special: 20% Off Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria while supplies last, expires 08.04.17, must mention special at time of purchase
NEW Hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10:30am-5pm 660-229-3777
Plants:
As summer continues, the heat seems almost unbearable. In fact tomorrow is calling for 102 degree temps. So it is quite fitting to feature a water lily this week. They provide great shade for your hot fish, giving them a chance to cool down. We would all choose shade over the blazing sun any day. The tropical lily that we will be featuring this week is the Green Smoke lily. This happens to be my personal favorite of all the tropical lilies. There is something so simple about it yet mesmerizing to look at. Its flowers are a green color with blue engulfing the tips. Each flower seems to have its own coloring, not one identical. Some petals have more blue on them, some more green, and some even seem to have a purple hue about it. The flowers typically grow 4" to 8" across, and the mottled (major bonus) up to 10" in diameter. The Green Smoke lily is not only breath-taking but is also quite fragrant, making your whole pond smell like the delectable floral aroma. This really is plant that inspires awe.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 5 Floaters (Lettuce/ Hyacinth) Free while supplies last, expires 07.28.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Fish:
Sarasas. One of the most underrated fish out there. They are in the comet family, having the same shape as your typical goldfish. What really makes this fish stand out is their colors. They come in a stark white and red. These colors contrast amazingly, providing you with one showstopper of a fish. They could be amply named the comet 2.0, as they practically are comets but with much more contrasting, bright colors.
Special: Buy 1, Get 1 Free 3" Sarasa while supplies last, expires 07.28.17, must mention special at time of purchase
Reminder: With the intense heat we have been experiencing it is important to make sure your fish have moving water and shade. Call or visit Steve for more information on how to take care of your fish this summer!
Pond:
As summer is one of the biggest entertaining times of the year, you want to make sure your yard is in ship shape. And nothing is worse than your guests coming and seeing algae in your water garden. One of the most convient and effective ways to clear your water feature of algae is Algaecide. Algaecide not only fights string algae but also floating algae (also known as pea sou algae). This is your way to having the crystal clear water you dream about. Special: 20% Algaecide, any size while supplies last, expires 07.28.17, must mention special at time of purchase
NEW Hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10:30am-5pm 660-229-3777
Plants:
As promised our tropical water lilies will continued to be featured. This week's feature lily is the King of Siam. If you can't tell from the name, this water lily will be the king of your water feature. It's flowers offer a bright blue variety to other, less noticeable colors. This is a lily that is sure to pop, catching the eye of all of your guests. It has leaves with some slight brown speckles on them, which can get 6" to 12" in diameter. The flowers are double star shaped and can get up to 8" across. They even have a slight fragrance to them, making them the ideal water lily. The King of Siam has a very unique look to them, making them stand out among other lilies. They truly are the king of tropical lilies. Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 1 Marginal 1/2 Off ~or~ 5 Floaters Free while supplies last, expires 07.20.17
Fish:
Koi, the fish that seem to make up the water garden industry. What makes them so special? Koi are some of the most colorful fish out there. And they don't just come in one variety, but a countless array of colors. Koi also are a very hardy fish, making them perfect for water gardens because they can withstand Missouri winters. Koi are actually a colored carp (those ugly brown fish in lakes). They were originally bred in China during the 1820s but the world was not made aware of these colorful varieties of carp until 1914. Since then there have been many more variations bred, thus why there are so many different colors of koi. Koi come to two predominant types: standard fin and butterfly fin. Butterfly koi have long, flowing fins, where as standard fin have shorter fins. Koi are also a type of fish that seems to have more noticeable personalities. Yes, I just said fish have personalities. As you feed your fish they really become your pets and we have customers that swear each fish has their very own personality. Koi are one of the best types of fish for your water garden, and soon you'll realize why we all love them so much.
Special: Buy One 3" Standard Fin Koi, Get the 2nd 1/2 Off while supplies last, expires 07.20.17
Ponds:
Most people tend to think that all fish food is created equal but that is quite the opposite. The type of fish food you choose can affect your fish's health and the water quality of your pond/ aquarium. Watch this video to determine what fish food is best for your fish.
Friday, July 7th and Saturday, July 8th we will be closed, sorry for any inconvenience
Plants:
The feature water lily for this months is the Red Flare. This water lily has a deep red color with star cup shaped flowers that can get anywhere from 5" to 10" across. The Red Flare also has brownish green leaves that can reach of diameter of 14". The most notorious feature of this lily is the fact that it blooms at night. Night bloomers make the perfect water garden experience for those of you who like to set back and relax by your water garden during the evening. They tend to bloom 3 hours after sundown continue blooming until 3 hours after sunset. The Red Flare's bright red color will become a focal point of your water garden, a very beautiful focal point indeed.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 3 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free while supplies last, expires 07.15.17
July 1, 2017 We will be open 10:30am-2:00pm, sorry for any inconvenience
Plants:
Now as was mentioned last week we will be featuring a different tropical water lily each week. This week's feature lily is the Brazos White Tropical Water Lily. This lily has a cup shaped flower that is a stark paper white color. There is nothing worse then having something that is supposed to white and it's not, but this flower truly is a bright florescent white. This lily will shine like the north star on a starry night. What is interesting about this water lily is that it blooms at night. It is perfect for those of you who get home in the evening and just want to relax. Typically it starts to bloom three hours after sundown and remains blooming three hour after sunup. Sometimes it will even stay blooming until noon on days with less sun. The bright white will stand out among your other water plants and will be a focal point to anyone who sees your water garden.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 2 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free while supplies last, expires 07.01.17
Fish:
Comets. The goldfish you had as a child and always named Bubbles. Comets tend to be one of the most under-rated fish and are typically considered to only come in one color: orange. But comets actually come in a wide variety of colors and can be a gem in your water garden or fish tank. Besides orange they come in white, bronze, yellow, and a mix of colors. Sarassas, a type of comet, are white and red or white and orange. They really draw your eye right to them. One of my favorite fish from my childhood was Lola, a sarassa that had long fins and red lips. Her fins seemed to just glide through the water and her pout resembled red lipstick. Out of all the other varieties of fish she stood out the most to me. So come by our store so you can pick up your very own Lola and create memories with you grandchildren.
Special: 3" Sarassa 25% Off while supplies last, expires 07.01.17
Ponds:
We all want that crystal clear water, especially in the peak barbecue time when your guests will be in your backyard to not only enjoy your famous ribs but also gaze upon your water garden. One of the most important basics to have is proper filtration. Notice what Aquascape says about the science of filtration.
"There are two forms of filtration that are critical to maintaining a successful ecosystem pond: mechanical and biological. Through biological and mechanical filtration, the water garden will process a variety of nutrients found in the system, including fish waste, uneaten fish food, leaves and runoff from lawns.
An important role of proper filtration is avoiding high levels of ammonia (a form of nitrogen). High ammonia level can be toxic to fish as well as contribute to prolific algae growth. Biological filtration utilizes nitrogen more than any other nutrient in these systems and therefore plays a crucial role in the success of maintaining a healthy water feature.
So, how does biological filtration work? Biological filtration begins as nitrifying bacteria absorb ammonia and turn nitrites into nitrates. Nitrates are less dangerous and act as excellent fertilizer, as they are absorbed by aquatic plants and algae during their growth processes.
Remaining nitrates are removed from the pond by denitrification, another biological filtration method. This process occurs only in anaerobic areas of the pond (areas without oxygen). One area that experiences minimal water flow and oxygen is below the surface of the gravel at the bottom of the pond. The anaerobic bacteria that live in these areas of the pond turn nitrates into nitrogen gas, which is released into the atmosphere.
There literally needs to be billions of bacteria at work in order for the biological filtration to work successfully to purify the water. These bacteria prefer to anchor themselves to a surface, which is why surface area is so important in constructing a successful ecosystem. More surface area means more bacteria, which maximizes the effectiveness of biological filtration. Surface area in a water feature is provided by filter media (BioBalls™), rocks and gravel. A pond with gravel on the bottom will contain more surface area compared to a pond withe exposed liner at the bottom, providing more space for bacteria to colonize!"
Happy pondering!
Special: 1 Box of 100 BioBalls™ 20% Off while supplies last, expires 07.01.17
Where do we want to be? Tropical paradise. Where are we? Missouri. What do we do to compensate? Make our yards look like tropical paradises. Most tropical paradises tend to include the ocean and as we all know there are many fish in the sea. One of which is the Shubunkin. These fish are a type of goldfish that are multicolored. They almost have a calico look to them, red, black, and sky blue coloring- a perfect addition to your tropical paradise.
Special: Buy One 5" Subunkins, Get the Second 1/2 Price while supplies last, expires 06.24.17
Plants:
This month we will be showcasing the different types of tropical water lilies so that you can
familiarize yourself with them and pick out your favorites. If you cannot tell by the name, tropical water lilies make the perfect addition to your tropical paradise of a yard. The feature lily this week is called the Albert Greenburg water lily. The flowers of this water lily are a light orange to rosy pink, almost purple color. These colorful gems can grow 5" to 10" in size and the mottled leaves are 6" to 12". Mottled leaves are a prized treasure when it comes to water lilies and the Albert Greenburg has some of the best in the tropical water lily world. These water lilies are truly like no other and have so many different colors in the flowers that you have to take a second look just to notice them all.
Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 2 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free while supplies last, expires 06.24.17
Ponds:
What's one thing you never see on those glorious tropical paradise vacation ads? Algae, especially not string algae. You see all these glamour shots of the ocean, seeing people snorkeling, but never once do you see string algae. And you should not see it in your water garden either. It just ruins the whole tropical paradise vibe you are going for. A great way to get rid of string algae is algaecide. It controls the algae and makes it so that you really can have a backyard paradise.
Special: Liquid Algaecide 20% Off while supplies last, expires 06.24.17
One of the many identifying features of summer is the neon that seem to surround us. It's everywhere: clothes, signs, buildings, everything seems to have bright colors and we would not want to disappoint you with boring water plants. As if the name does not reveal enough, tropical water lilies are bright and look like they belong in the tropics instead of your mid-western backyard. They come in a variety of colors; purple, blue, yellow, red, you name it. They are a great way to add color in your water garden this summer. Special: Buy 1 Tropical Waterlily, Get 2 Water Lettuce/ Hyacinths Free while supplies last, expires 06.16.17
Fish:
Another great way to add some bright colors to your water garden is adding some fish. They soon become the jewels of your water feature and can act as a great stress reliever. There is just something about the swish swish of their bodies gliding through the water that just makes you forget everything that was bothering you. Many of my customers say that their favorite thing to do when they come home is to feed their fish. They become more than just something pretty to look at, they become your pets.
Special: 6" Standard Fin Koi Buy 1, Get 1 Free while supplies last, expires 06.16.17
Ponds:
If you did not get a clean out this year (which you should have for sure) you may be noticing sludge and debris in your water garden. This is one of the most unattractive things to see in a yard, kind of like a dirty swimming pool. An easy way to get rid of this is to put Aquascape Sludge and Filter Cleaner in your pond. Talk to Steve at the store for more helpful tips on how to keep your water feature crystal clear.
Special: 20% Off Aquascape Sludge and Filter Cleaner while supplies last, expires 06.16.17
Remember the times when you would beg your parents for a dog, it was your only wish. You begged and begged but they always said you were not responsible enough to handle the needs of a dog. But finally, after what seemed like years of begging, they bought you a puppy. And then you realized just how much work that puppy really was: bathing, grooming, midnight bathroom breaks, and that dreaded poop scooper. I can tell you from experience, fish are a lot easier than dogs. Koi make the perfect pets. Koi come in a wide variety of bright, vivid colors, often referred to as the prettiest fish for a water garden. They usually grow to 24" or even more! It is also said that each have their own individual personality, truly making superb pets. When you arrive they will swim to the surface of the water, as if they are saying 'feed me, feed me.' Your koi will become the jewel of your water garden! Special: 20% OFF 6" Standard Fin Koi while supplies last, expires 06.06.17
Plants:
With the incredible amount of rain we received May has followed the saying and provided a surplus of flowers. One of such is irises. These gorgeous flowers are the ones you see speckled around your neighborhood. Their are some types that happen to be wonderful water plants. They add to the color and vividness of your water feature. Irises come in a wide variety of colors, one of the most popular being the Black Gamecock Iris, aka a dark purple bloom.
Special: 25% OFF Black Gamecock Water Iris, any size while supplies last, expires 06.06.17
Ponds:
As it is now summer, or at least it feels like it is, many of us will be hosting summer barbecues. This means that your back yards will be on display, namely your water features will be on display. Nothing is worse than having green algae in your water garden for everyone to look at. They want to see your gorgeous koi swimming about in crystal clear water. Benefical bacteria is a great way to clear up the green water. The problem is how do you get rid of that monstrous string algae? The answer: algaecide. It attacks the algae, leaving you with a clean water garden for everyone to enjoy, even your koi.
Special: 20% OFF Algaecide, any size while supplies last, expires 06.06.17 Store Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 to 5; Sat. 10:30 to 5 372 w. College St. Marshall MO 65340 660-229-3777
It is finally fall! The weather is getting a little bit cooler (slowly, I know) and leaves are starting to fall....right into your pond. Fallen leaves can cause your clear water that you worked so hard to achieve to become a muddy brown and creates harmful living conditions for your fish. The best way to deal with fall leaves is to prevent it in the first hand by installing a net over your pond. Nets block leaves and debris from getting into your water garden while still allowing you to enjoy your fish and the beautiful of your water garden.
