by Ralph Biezad | Jan 16, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond, Pond Builder
Why Algae Doesn’t “Hibernate” in Arizona Many pond owners believe algae is only a summer problem. That may be true in colder climates, but in the Arizona desert, winter sun exposure keeps algae very much in play. In fact, January is often when algae quietly lays the...
by Ralph Biezad | Jan 12, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
The Quiet Decline Most Pond Owners Don’t Notice Until It’s Too Late One of the most common things we hear from pond owners is “It looked fine for a while… then it suddenly went downhill.” Here’s the truth: ponds rarely crash overnight. They decline slowly, quietly,...
by Ralph Biezad | Jan 5, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond, Pond Care
Common winter problems, why they happen, and easy fixes that save you time later January is one of the most revealing months for a pond. Everything looks calm. The water might even look “pretty good.” But behind the scenes, winter quietly exposes weaknesses that show...
by Ralph Biezad | Dec 22, 2025 | blog, Pond Care
A Simple Routine That Saves You Big Headaches Later You know how you get your car checked before a road trip? Your pond deserves the same kind of seasonal tune-up, especially before winter really sets in. A quick 5-step pond check can save you hours of cleaning,...
by Ralph Biezad | Dec 15, 2025 | blog, Pond Care
The Question Every Pond Owner Asks As the temperatures drop and Arizona evenings start feeling just a little chilly (you know…when you finally need a hoodie instead of flip-flops), many pond owners start wondering: “Do I need to run my pond pump all winter?” If...
by Ralph Biezad | Dec 8, 2025 | blog
The Short Answer: Colder Than You Think Koi are tougher than they look. While they prefer water between 65°F and 75°F, they can handle temperatures down into the mid-40s, as long as your pond stays oxygenated and clean. In Arizona, it’s rare for ponds to get that...
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