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Nobody knows more about ponds than Zamzows. We sell more pond supplies than anyone in the northwest. Our employees spend hundreds of hours learning the intricate details of pond construction, maintenance, plant and fish care. Let us help you have the greatest experience with your pond, from planning, installation, and problem solving, you will be in good hands.
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| Tuesday, February 27, 2007 |
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How To Choose The right Sized Pond Pump |
How to choose the right sized pond pump.
 There are many factors to consider when choosing a pond pump. The size of the pond or water feature, whether there are fish present, desired effect, and budget are just a few.
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| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 |
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Anchor Worms on Pond Fish |
What do pond fish and avid outdoors types have in common? They are both susceptible to parasitic bugs that are an incredible nuisance! Anchor worms to fish are much like ticks to dogs, cats and humans, they embed themselves and feed! More... |
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| By Hans Geary (Eagle Store Manager) (hgeary) @ 11:36 AM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 4468 Views |
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| Friday, February 10, 2006 |
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Pond Plants 101 |
One of the greatest joys of having a pond is the beautiful plants. Pond plants are not only beautiful, but also are a productive part of thriving pond sytem. This article will help you understand pond plants and their function in a pond system. More... |
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| By Ken Kirkbride (Zamzows Vice President) (kkirkbride) @ 10:58 AM :: Pond Plants :: 1 Comments :: 2251 Views |
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| Thursday, January 05, 2006 |
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Controlling fish pond predators. |
| You have designed and set up your pond and stocked it with Koi and
other pond fish. One of the first problems you will encounter is how to
control nuisance wildlife or birds from eating your fish and destroying
your pond. |
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| By Bob Horton (Eagle Assistant Manager) (bhorton) @ 11:01 AM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 1884 Views |
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Choosing a location for your pond. |
| Prior to constructing a pond, the choice of location is critical as this is a
one-time decision that cannot, with any minimal effort, be undone. There are
many factors to consider when selecting the location for your pond such as: |
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How to prevent and treat pond fish diseases. |
| I have always found it important to keep a well maintained and balanced
pond, treating in early spring with an Algae fix, and beneficial
bacteria after the water temperature is 55 degrees for a consecutive
period of time, and monitor the water for ammonia and PH balance. |
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| By Jim Martin (State Street Store Manager) (jmartin) @ 10:26 AM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 913 Views |
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What can I do to keep fish from eating my pond plants? |
 There are a few simple things that any pond owner can do to minimize the damage to ornamental pond plants from pond fish. First, provide adequate fish food to support a healthy diet. As a rule of thumb it should only take one to two minutes for your fish to consume what food you have thrown them.
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Pond water loss. |
| When a pond begins to lose water, most pond owners cringe at the possibility of
a leak. Fortunately, it is natural for all ponds to progressively lose water due
to a number of natural conditions There are situations where the loss is in fact
due to a puncture and a patch job will be necessary. |
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Pond fish and ich. |
| Yes, 80 to 90% of diseases in captive fish can be prevented by avoiding stress.
Stress weakens fishes immune systems, leading to increased susceptibility to
disease. It is a fact that diseases and pathogens are almost always present in
ponds as well as tanks. |
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| By Bob Horton (Eagle Assistant Manager) (bhorton) @ 8:50 AM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 817 Views |
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Koi spawning. |
| All too often a customer comes into our store and mentions that they have new
fish in their pond they did not know existed. This phenomenon is not completely
irregular as some of the time, if fish in a pond are healthy and a number of
environmental conditions occur, the fish in a pond can and will spawn. |
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| By Hans Geary (Eagle Store Manager) (hgeary) @ 8:42 AM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 1479 Views |
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Spring pond cleaning. |
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After a long winter the first
days of spring make us want to work on are ponds and feed our fish. We need to
remember that pond fish are still in hibernation mode until water temps get to
55.
The first part of getting your
pond ready for the spring is to introduce POND ZYME.
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| Wednesday, January 04, 2006 |
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Requirements for pond fish |
| It is best to think of pond fish in the same way that one would think of fish in
an aquarium. Both are in a synthetic environment that is on a closed circuit,
meaning the same water is simply recycled within a designated area |
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| By Hans Geary (Eagle Store Manager) (hgeary) @ 4:06 PM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 1032 Views |
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Pond depth and water volume. |
| One very important aspect in constructing a pond is water depth. There are a few
simple suggestions depending on the type of pond you plant to build. One of the
more critical factors is checking into the local rules and laws that govern the
area you live. |
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Sleepy fish. |
| Pond fish need a break too! During the winter months it is an absolute truism
that pond fish do in fact hibernate. When the fish in a pond reach this time in
the season, their metabolism slows with the cooling of the pond water. This is
natural for them (more so for the Koi) as true pond fish are cold blooded
creatures. |
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How to avoid electrocution while working on a pond. |
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The answer to this question is simple, make sure to use or
install GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets when planning or
working with your pond. In a nutshell the GFCI will kick off the circuit when a
surge from water or anything else may occur.
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Pond freezing |
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As the seasons change, pond owners need to shift their thinking to long cold
winter ahead. One of the major concerns for pond owners that have fish is the
chance that the pond surface may freeze over.
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| By Bob Horton (Eagle Assistant Manager) (bhorton) @ 10:31 AM :: Pond Fish :: 0 Comments :: 1228 Views |
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| Thursday, August 25, 2005 |
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