by Ralph Biezad | Mar 23, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
The Pond Paradox That Surprises Many Homeowners Every spring, we hear the same thing from pond owners: “My water looked perfectly clear then suddenly string algae appeared everywhere.” It feels confusing. After all, clear water should mean a healthy pond, right? Not...
by Ralph Biezad | Feb 27, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond, Pond Repair
Few things confuse pond owners more than koi feeding in late winter. One day it feels like spring. The next morning is cold again. Your koi start swimming more. Then they disappear to the bottom. So the question comes up every year: “Is it time to start feeding...
by Ralph Biezad | Feb 20, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
February Is the Calm Before the Pond Season Storm February is one of the most deceptive months for pond owners in Arizona. The weather is warming. The days are longer. The water looks calm. And everything feels… fine. But February isn’t quiet; it’s transitional....
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...
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