$24.98 each.  Click on photos to enlarge to see details. If the photos are not showing up, click where it says ad-size.  I am not sure why they show on some computers but not all.

       New item March 2004

Click photos to enlarge.  These plant stands are great if your pond does not have plant shelves or your water is deep and you need to raise the pot off the bottom of the pond. They come in two different sizes.  All steel constructed.  Powder coated for rust resistance. Assembly is required.  Stands are not assembled to save on shipping box size.  

Size 1 holds pots up to 12" in diameter 

Size 2 holds pots up to 16" in diameter 

Both sizes are adjustable from 18" to 22" tall.  Price is  $38.98 Shipping weight on 1 is 5-1/2 pounds and the shipping weight on 2 is 11 pounds. I can only ship 2 in the same box. Large quantity is available if I can find a big enough box.

TEST KITS all test kits are made by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals. These are easiest to use and most accurate test kits I have found for the money

Ammonia $7.98

Nitrite $7.98

pH $7.98

Salt $11.98

4 test kits in one.  Ammonia, nitrite, salt and high range pH. $31.98  Save $5.00 by buying all 4 at one time!

Tetra kh test kit       $10.98

Meters

Salinity Meter

This is a great tool for when you need to add salt to your pond or aquarium. It is the most accurate meter I have found and I use mine all the time in my own pond and my retail sales tanks. It is fast and easy to use. Just dip it in the water and read the reading on the digital display. Automatic temperature compensation from 1-50*C. Reads salt level all the way to 10.0ppt. Uses 4x 1.5v button cell battery. And it has an automatic shut off if you forget to turn it off to save on the battery. This item is a must if you have a pond or aquarium and need to add salt. Unit comes with plastic case and instructions. Note for what you spend in test kits that do not last forever, and have to be replaced each spring, this tester is a real bargain. $85.00

pH Meter

This is a great tool for when you need to test your pond or aquarium pH. It is a fast and accurate meter. What you save in buying drop type test kits will more than pay for this meter! And those type kits are not usually very accurate. AND you will never have to ask your spouse which color is the closest like you do with drop type kits! I use mine all the time in my own pond and my retail sales tanks. It is fast and easy to use. Just dip it in the pond or aquarium and read the reading on the digital display in just a few seconds. Operating Range 0 - 14.0 pH,Resolution 0.1 pH,Accuracy +/- 0.2 ph,Calibration One point @ 7.0 pH, Battery Type 4 x 1.5 volt button cell alkaline, Battery Life 300 hours, Calibration Solution Included. $75.00

MEDICATED FOOD

This food is great to use at the end of the feeding season prior to winter and then again in the spring as the fish are waking up. I recommend keeping this on hand for those times when the fish are sick too!  Three active ingredients ensure rapid recovery. They are: Romet (Ormetoprim & Sulfadimethoxine), Kanamycin and Oxolinic Acid.

New pricing $21.95 a pound!

         Supaverm for the treatment of flukes

  - When used in pond water at 0.3% salt solution,
    Supaverm will kill 100% of flukes within 24 hours.

 - Will not harm the biological filter.

 - Very safe for use on koi fish.

 - Important Note: Supaverm will kill goldfish and
several other species of fish. Not recommended for
use on any fish other than koi!

Small Bottle: 150mL (treats 15,000 gallons) $69.00

POND PLANT BASKETS to read more bout how we use these basket with no soil Click here

These baskets measure 8 inches by 8  inches by 5 inches deep and are $2.50 each

   I put a bowl from the kitchen in the holder so you you can see the holder better.

 These baskets are made with handles that bend and can be inserted into rocks around the pond to hold the plant where one does not have a plant shelf built into the pond.    The "arms" are 16 inches long and can be bent to what ever length you need for your pond. It basket part will hold a pot up to 10 inches across.  We use baskets that you buy hanging plants in and remove the wire hanger from that basket, plant  the pond plant in the empty hanging basket and put that in the wall basket. $19.98 each.  Limited supply for the 2004 season.

FISH FOOD

I have only feed my fish Sho Koi with Aquagen for the last few years. It is by far the best food that I have found for the money and I love the immune stimulating properties of this food. My fish love it.

I buy this in 50 lb. bags for the best cost available and you can buy as little or as much as you like. 

$6.98 pound

KOIZYME

One of the best products to hit our hobby is Lymnozyme. This water additive actually out competes the Aeromonas and Pseudomonas that causes ulcer disease in Koi and gold Fish. Read more here.

PLANT TAB FERTILIZER

25 count package is $6.98

100 count package $21.98

Koi CLAY

Montmorillonite Clay (Calcium Bentonite)

 1 pound package is $6.98, 5 pounds or more is $5.98 Please email me our zip code  for a quote on shipping.  

My Personal Experience:

The Koi clay that I am selling does indeed kill string algae.  I have not ever had too much of a problem with string algae because my fish keep it chewed down.  And I have had reports from others that it did kill string algae.  I want to give you first hand experience now.
We are in the middle of spawning our koi (May 2002)  and one of my fry tanks had massive amounts of string algae.  I would normally not be too concerned about it because the fry will eat the string algae.  But the amount that we had was massive, almost 12 inches long and I was worried that the fry would get tangled in it and die.
  I did have to use about 6 times the recommended dosage  (it is safe no matter what the dosage is that you use) and in a couple of days the string algae did die off.
The dosage rate is only 1 tablespoon per 1,000 gallons.  Using more than that rate will turn the water gray.  And my water did turn gray but cleared up the next day and then the string algae did begin to die off.  Three days later it was all dead and we vacuumed it up off the bottom of the tank.

Water quality is the most important factor in a Koi pond or water garden. Koi, goldfish, and other aquatic life can survive in less than ideal conditions. One thing Koi keepers can do to help their fish thrive instead of survive is to make sure that the minerals and trace elements found in natural ponds are in the water in their koi ponds and water gardens. In almost all cases, the water used to fill our beautiful ponds is deficient in most of the minerals and trace elements needed to allow our Koi and goldfish to reach their maximum potential. What little minerals you have in your pond water are quickly absorbed by the fish, plants, and even the bacteria that colonize your filters. Unfortunately, most of the water used for our ponds comes from the tap, which is a poor substitute for providing a healthy aquatic environment for your fish. Minerals and trace elements are necessary for the optimum health and development of our fish. The only way those minerals can be replaced or introduced is through water changes and additives. The highest quality Koi in the world are raised in mud bottom ponds. Even the top koi breeders have to add fresh clay to their ponds to replace the minerals and trace elements needed to raise these incredible living jewels.

The leading Koi experts in the world agree that the clay that contains the most minerals and trace elements is bentonite / montmorillonite clay. There is very little, if any bentonite clay in our yards and gardens. This type of clay was formed millions of years ago, and has to be mined and processed to a consistency that will allow you to add it to your pond. Even though there are mines in several places around the world, not all bentonite clays contain the same level of minerals. That is why I spent the time and effort researching to find the best source to make sure our clay is high in the needed minerals for your fish. You can be assured that "KOI CLAY" has been laboratory tested to confirm it will provide the proper minerals for your fish when used according to our dosing instructions. Try it and you will see the difference in your water, your fish and your pond.

"KOI CLAY" contains a balance of minerals in their natural colloidal form, making them easily assimilated. The minerals present in "KOI CLAY" enhance the production of enzymes in all living organisms, improve water quality, and removes toxins from the pond water.

The best explanation I've seen on how calcium bentonite clay removes toxins comes from clay expert Ran Knishinsky.

When the toxins are adsorbed and absorbed by the clay they can then be filtered out of the pond via your mechanical filter.

FOR KOI PONDS AND WATER GARDENS

Use one level tablespoon of "KOI CLAY" for each 1,000 gallons (US) of water every other day for the first two weeks. Beginning the third week only dose one or two days per week. You can dissolve "KOI CLAY" into a container of pond water and pour it evenly around the pond, or make it into a mud ball and lay it in a gently flowing stream of water so it dissolves slowly.

The minerals contained in "KOI CLAY" are beneficial to all living things. They benefit your plants and fish, as well as the bacteria living in your filters. "KOI CLAY" will remove toxins (heavy metals, free radicals, and pesticides). "KOI CLAY" literally attracts these elements like a magnet and then sucks them up like a sponge. This causes the entire "mess" to settle so it can be removed by a good mechanical filter, or screened out manually. All this improves water clarity and quality.

ADDING "KOI CLAY" TO THE FISH FOOD

"KOI CLAY" can be sprinkled on moistened fish food pellets or added to homemade paste foods. If you moisten the pellets you can also put them into a plastic bag containing "KOI CLAY" and shake it so the clay powder evenly covers the moist pellets. Spread them out onto a cookie sheet to dry and you can feed them later. Feeding your koi and goldfish calcium bentonite clay aids in their digestion as well as removing toxins from their bodies. By improving your fish's digestion it decreases the amount of waste they produce which in turn reduces the load on your filter thus improving water quality.

VISIBLE BENEFITS TO YOUR FISH

Within two or three weeks you will see an improvement in your water as well as the skin quality of your koi and goldfish. The colors will be more vivid, and the white ground brighter. Your fish will show increased appetites and vigor.

BENEFITS TO PLANTS

"KOI CLAY" can be added to your potting soil or garden dirt. You can sprinkle it on the surface of potted plants or dissolve it in water when watering your plants. "KOI CLAY" will add minerals lacking in your garden soil and improve the nutrition as well as the flavor of your vegetables. It also improves disease resistance in your plants.

Bentonite Clay (100%), Natural Mineral, Montmorillonite

Forumla: Naturally occurring hydrated aluminosilicate of sodium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.

"KOI CLAY" is a naturally occurring calcium bentonite clay, which is available from only a few of the bentonite, mines in the world. It dissolves well and is ideally suited for recirculating koi and garden ponds. Our clay is all-natural. We purchase it directly from the mine and have it processed to the consistency needed for your use. Nothing is added to detract from the makeup of the clay and its minerals as it is found in nature. You can depend on receiving exactly what the leading koi experts use. Compare our price to other montmorillonite clay products and you will be pleasantly surprised. We have made the cost affordable for the backyard pond and koi enthusiast.

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