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Fish

Special: New Baby 2" Koi for $3.95
any size, expires 08.02.18, must mention special at time of purchase
Plants
Plants are the secret to making your backyard your own personal oasis. They can add the pop of color your rocks are not bringing to the table. We all know that water lilies makes a beautiful addition to your pond, but what about your stream going into your pond? Water lilies won't fit. Water lettuce would just float into the pond. One plant that is perfect for your stream is the Golden Creeping Jenny. These plants will 'creep' over your stream, forming a mat along the water's edge. They have rounded, butter yellow leaves and will bloom small yellow flowers in the spring and summer. Creeping Jennies only require about an inch of water, thus why they are perfect for your stream. They also provide much needed filtration in your water garden. Pond plants, just like trees, filter out the bad stuff (in the case of your pond: sediment and pollution) and produce oxygen, something your fish will be thanking you for. Pond plants also compete for some of the same nutrients that pesky algae does, causing algae not to grow. Creeping Jennies will do all of these miracles, just at the stream instead of the pond. Come to our store and check out just how amazing Golden Creeping Jennies are!Ponds
As aforementioned filtration is a must in water gardens, but you need more than just plants to filteryour water. Having a pond filtration system is one of the most important components to having a healthy ecosystem. According to Aquascape Inc, "An efficient filtration system ensures that the water is oxygenated and pond debris (including leaves, mosquito larvae, floating algae, and anything else that’s blown in) will be swept from the pond’s surface and deposited into an easily emptied skimmer basket. A biological filter provides surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize and remove excess nutrients from the water. Aquascape BioBalls™ provide a textured surface area (19 square inches per ball) for beneficial bacteria to colonize and grow." If your water garden needs help or you have questions concerning it call Steve at 660-229-3777 or visit the store during our new store hours: Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 12pm-5pm.
Special: 20% Off Aquascape BioBalls™
any size, expires 08.02.18, must mention special at time of purchase
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