by Ralph Biezad | Oct 28, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
Managing White Calcium Scale and Mineral Crust As summer winds down and daytime highs drop into the 80s, Arizona pond owners notice a subtle change along the margins of their water features. As water levels recede slightly between automatic refills, a distinct, chalky...
by Ralph Biezad | Oct 26, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
Few things cause more frustration for a pond owner than battling water clarity issues. You spent the long summer months managing string algae, maintaining your water lilies, and keeping your biological filters balanced. By September, your water was clear, your...
by Ralph Biezad | Jun 29, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
š„Beating the Heat in the Sonoran Desert As we go through the month of June, the true test of summer begins. With temperatures consistently climbing past the triple-digit mark, we all look for ways to stay cool, and your backyard pond is no exception. While our unique...
by Ralph Biezad | Jun 12, 2026 | blog, Koi Pond
āļøThe Hidden Summer Threat: Oxygen Depletion There is nothing quite like sitting on your patio on a warm May evening, listening to the rhythmic, soothing sound of your waterfall splashing over natural desert boulders. It looks beautiful, sounds relaxing, and feels...
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,...
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: āIs it time to start feeding...
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