Is Your Pond Ready for Fish?

NBWG Newsletter

372 W College St. Marshall, MO

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

Protecting Your Fish From the Sun

NBWG Newsletter

372 W College St. Marshall, MO

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

The King of Tropical Water Lilies

NBWG Newsletter

372 W College St. Marshall, MO

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.

Special: All Aquascape Fish Food 20% Off

while supplies last, expires 07.20.17

The Red Flare of Your Water Feature

NBWG Newsletter

372 W College St. Marshall, MO

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm     Saturday 10:30am-5pm        660-229-3777

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