The Longer the Fin, the More Beautiful the Fish

NBWG Newsletter

372 W College St. Marshall, MO

NEW Summer Store Hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm  
or by appointment call 660-229-3777

Fish

One of the most spectacular features a fish can have is long flowing fins. The longer the fin, the more beautiful the fish. They glide through the water, just like a bride's long veil glides through the aisle. Long finned fish are some of the most sought after in the fish industry, but thankfully you don't have to search far. We now have available Veil-tailed Shubunkins. Shubunkins are a type of comet, or goldfish, that has a calico coloring. Typically the colors are red, black, and a sky blue, making them a bright addition to your pond or aquarium. Shubunkins make wonderful pond fish as they tend to be a more hardy fish. But the most striking feature, by far, is their veil-tails. Their tails will flow through your pond, turning all your other fish green with envy! Come check them out at our store now!

Plants

We are still smack dab in the middle of the hottest time of the year. The real misery comes out of Missouri at this time and you aren't the only ones feeling the heat, your fish are too. Just as last week's newsletter pointed out, your fish need shade to survive these boiling temperatures and a great way to do so is with plants. Tropical waterlilies are perhaps the best water plants to provide shade, as they act as your fish's own personal parasol. Right now our waterlilies are getting very large leaves, making them the perfect shade provider. A particularly beautiful tropical waterlily we have in stock is Brazos White. This type of water lily is a night bloomer, meaning its pure white flowers will bloom three hours after sundown and stay open three hours after sunup. This makes Brazos White the perfect water lily for any of you who work all day and don't get home until the evening. Unload the stresses of the day by grabbing a glass of wine and sitting by your water garden, where you will be greeted by a bright white bloom. 

Special: 20% Off Brazos White Tropical Water Lily
any size, expires 07.26.18, must mention special at time of purchase

Ponds

We all love plants, especially in our water garden, but too much of any good thing can become a bad thing and the same is true for water plants. Plants or even algae can form dams that can divert water, making it go in places you don't want it to. Cleaning off excessive plants or algae may be all that is needed. If your water is going in places your don't want it black waterfall foam can be used to divert the water or keep it from going under rocks or liner. This can be a inexpensive and effective way to move the water where you want it. If you have questions about your water garden call Steve at 660-229-3777 or visit our store during our NEW Summer hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm.

Special: 20% Off DIY Black Waterfall Foam
any size, expires 07.26.18, must mention special at time of purchase