Join your host Mike Gannon for another conservation based topic for pond keepers. Mike talks on how aquatic plants can also benefit from some conservation efforts, and how koi pond water gardens can help make a difference. You can find more from Mike: https://www.facebook.com/The-Koi-Pond-Water-Garden-Podcast-105860761497156 www.youtube.com/thepondhunter www.twitter.com/thepondhunter www.fullserviceaquatics.com www.thatpondplace.com All content from this podcast solely owned by Mike...

Join your host Mike Gannon for episode 77 of the Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast for a discussion on bats and ponds, from a conservation perspective. Mike discusses the vital role that water plays in the success fo bat colonies. You can find more from Mike: www.facebook.com/thepondhunter www.twitter.com/thepondhunter www.youtube.com/thepondhunter www.fullserviceaquatics.com www.thatpondplace.com All content from this podcast soley owned by Mike Gannon and cannot be reproduced without...

As challenges mount for all types of bees, especially the honey bee, a closer look at the conservation of these species needs to be taken. Keeping a pond can be a powerful way to aid in the conservation of numerous bee species. Join Mike Gannon, in episode 76 of The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast for a discussion on pond keeping and how it can relate to the conservation of bee populations. You can find more from...

Frogs and toads are in desperate need of conservation around the globe. Join your host Mike Gannon for episode 75 of the KPWG as Mike dives into how pond keeping could offer big benefits to frogs and toads in the form of habitat and population growth. Koi ponds and water gardens offer much more than just a beautiful feature of a landscape, their existence in the local landscapes have an incredible impact. You can find more from Mike...

Ponds are an amazing tool for conservation. Bird watching enthusiasts are discovering how keeping a backyard pond will aid in the conservation of many birds species and attract more species than setting up a bird feeder ever will. Bird conservation efforts are well served by the pond industry being widely accepted into the backyards of millions of home owners. Enjoy this episode of the Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast with your host Mike Gannon, diving into how birding, pond keeping, and...

Most koi pond water gardens are created for the visual beauty and the enjoyment of keeping fish and plants. But the average backyard pond will become a powerful tool for conservation and will attract many types of local wildlife. Ponds quickly become crucial elements of the local environment which wildlife will depend upon. Join your host, Mike Gannon, on this discussion of our backyard ponds and their new role in the local ecosystems that they are introduced into. You can find more from...

Water hyacinth is a common and popular aquatic plant for the pond and water garden. This seemingly benign "beginner" plant should be better understood before adding it to your koi pond, water garden, or water feature. Join your host, Mike Gannon, for the full story of the incredible water hyacinth. Mike Gannon is host of the Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast and owner of Full Service Aquatics, based out of Summit, NJ. Full Service Aquatics specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance...

Autumn pond keeping can be a challenging time for pond keepers that experience seasonal changes in the weather. Some areas experience "the Fall" when trees shed their leaves. Your host, Mike Gannon, lays out some great tips for making your Autumn pond keeping a little easier. Check out this episode where we go into professional tips on fish, plants, equipment, and general pond care. Don't miss it! Mike Gannon is a pond professional and owner of Full Service Aquatics. Full Service Aquatics is...

Solve some pondy problems like leaking water with your host Mike Gannon. Mike is a pond professional and shares some of the ways that pond professionals find and fix leak issues on koi ponds, water gardens, and water features.  Mike provides a check list on what to look for, and how to diagnose a leak issue like to pros do it. Mike Gannon is owner of Full Service Aquatics based out of Summit, NJ. Koi pond, water gardens, and water features. You can find more from...

Ponds and mosquitoes are often a common topic. Will your pond create a situation that will allow for mosquitoes to reproduce? Many pond keepers fear that mosquitoes will take over and cause issues. Would you believe that building a pond will help reduce mosquito populations? Chjeck out this episode of The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast to get some great information about the realities of pond keeping and mosquito populations. Mike Gannon, is a pond professional and host of The Koi Pond Water...

Koi and goldfish ponds are very tempting to a variety of predators. Our big colorful fish are a pond predators dream! Check out this episode of The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast with your host Mike Gannon, to get some great ideas on how to deal with what is preying on YOUR pond! Mike Gannon is a pond professional and owner of Full Service Aquatics. Full Service Aquatics is a koi pond, water garden, and water feature company based out of Summit, NJ. You can find more from...

Spring fish care tips is the topic for ep. 67 of the Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast. Your host Mike Gannon is joined by fish expert and pond professional Chris Tallarico. Chris is owner of NJ Pond Guys based out of Jackson, NJ. Spring time is a crical stage in the health and well being of our koi and godlfish. Mike and Chris will be covering how to inspect fish, what to feed, how to treat water, and many other tips that the pros use. Chris Tallarico is owner of NJ Pond Guys. Based out of...

Designing a koi pond water garden is a big undertaking, no matter the size of the project. Join your host, Mike Gannon, along with his guest Jamaal Hall of NDH Aquatics. Jamall will be discussing some design tips for the pond edging and waterfall area that will bring up the quality of your designs. There are principles to pond design that professionals use and these are shared here by two experienced pond designers! Mike Gannon, is host of The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast and owner of Full...

We all love our koi and goldfish. We want to give the best to them, but for how long should we plan to have them around? How long do koi and goldfish live? Join your host, Mike Gannon, as we delve into what to expect about the longevity of koi and goldfish; exploring some facts and some fantasy about how long we can expect to spend time with our pondy beauties! Mike Gannon is a pond professional and owner of Full Service Aquatics based out of Summit, NJ. Mike has been working in the field of...

Koi and goldfish are built to withstand some pretty harsh winter conditions. But what happens to them underneath all that ice and snow? It is a common question that fish keepers ask, and your host Mike Gannon gets into what is exactly happening with our fish while hidden under the ice and snow. Mike Gannon is a pond professional and owner of Full Service Aquatics, based out of Summit, NJ. Mike shares his 25+ years of field experience working on a daily basis with koi ponds, water gardens,...

Many pond keepers ask the common question, should I keep aquatic plants? The short answer is yes. Mike Gannon plunges into the topic of why pond keepers should consider getting involved with aquatic plants and water gardening. The short answer may be yes, and let's see why! Mike Gannon, is a pond professional and owner of Full Service Aquatics based out of Summit, NJ. Mike brings 25+ years of field experience to answer some of the tough questions and issues that pond keepers everywhere deal...

It can be easy, or it can be a real pain in the butt. How difficult a pond is to maintain is factored by a bunch of different elements that come into play. Join Mike Gannon for episode 62 of the Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast as he attempts to clarify just how difficult it may or may not be to maintain a pond. Learn what some of the considerations that a pond professional makes so their clients enjoy the pond keeping experience, even down to maintenance tasks. Mike Gannon is a pond...

It's a big decision deciding how big your koi pond, water garden, or water feature should be. Is bigger always better? Can you go to small? What size should your pond be? Join your host, Mike Gannon, to get these tough questions answered. Mike brings 25 years of field experience to The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast and will give some insight into answering how big your pond should be. Mike Gannon is owner of Full Service Aquatics based out of Summit, NJ. Full Service Aquatics specializes in...

How much does a koi pond cost? Episode 60 of this podcast gets answers. Anyone who is considering a koi pond, water garden, or water feature project has to start with the most basic premise of planning; and that is to know how much? Join the host of The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast, Mike Gannon, as he dives into the factors that will affect how much a pond project will cost to create. Mike gives some food for thought when planning a project of this type and getting the budget together so...

Planning a koi pond, water garden, or water feature of any type needs some consideration given to how deep the project will be. Mike Gannon, of Full Service Aquatics, is your host for episode 59 of The Koi Pond Water Garden Podcast and he will be exploring the often asked question of "How deep should your pond be?". Water quality and stability, types of equipment, which livestock species you can keep and attract, aquatic plant success, safety, and legalities are all affected by the depth of...

Join your host, Mike Gannon, for some great information and insights into the once highly popular pond fish; the Golden Orfe. Once a common pond fish, the golden orfe had been somewhat sidelined with the introductionof colorful koi to the pond and fish keeping hobby. Now the golden orfe can be found in many pond and water garden centers. Find out more about this fascinating fish with a fascinating history. You can find more pondy...

Pondkeeping during the winter months can be challenging if you live in colder regions. Mike Gannon covers some great pond keeping tips during deep winter in ep. 57 of the koi pond water garden podcast. Mike makes succesful pond keeping a year round endeavour. Check out some great tips from a pond professional of 25 years and what it takes to make it through those tough winter months. You can find more great pond keeping content with Mike...

Grass carp are natures own algae and aquatic weed control for large scale ponds. Forget using toxic chemicals, these amazing fish offer extremely effective control of undesirable aquatic weeds and algae growth. Find out more about these amazing fish with your host Mike Gannon, The Pond Hunter. Mike offers some excellent information that any pond keeper should know before taking the plunge with adding grass carp to your large scale pond. Mike Gannon is owner of Full Service Aquatics, a koi...