Watch Your Koi Grow!

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

You are at the pound, staring at some scraggly old dogs, until you happen upon an adorable puppy. Automatically your heart is reaching for that puppy. Why? Not only is everything cuter when it is smaller, you also know the joy that can come by watching that puppy grow up into a full grown dog. The same is true for fish. (Just a disclaimer: adopting old scraggly dogs is a very noble act, you are a better human than most of us) Fish are pets too! And watching your fish grow up can be a very special experience that brings joy and satisfaction. Koi happen to have some pretty adorable babies. Is there anything cuter than little 2 inch koi swimming their way through your pond? I think not, well....maybe that puppy at the pound but he's a lot more work. Don't have to potty-train a fish, that's for sure. Koi are a type of carp that have very bright coloring. They are known for their individual personalities, which you will spot while raising them from babies. Koi are also very hardy, making them the perfect fish for you pond. So come to the store and nab your own little babies!

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 filter

your 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