http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Michael+C.+Harris Pets Michael C. Harris Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=368273&ca=Pets Koi carp ponds are a combination of creativity and artistic design supported by engineering and mechanics, all to produce as natural of an environment as possible for your Koi fish. Part of the creative side in designing a Koi pond is figuring out how it will enhance the beauty and serenity of your... Pets Michael C. Harris Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=368275&ca=Pets A great way to begin planning for Koi carp ponds is to view how others of have successfully designed and built their ponds. Searching online is the fastest and easiest way to get started, as there is an endless resource of photos and information to be found there. Seeing how others have done things... Pets Michael C. Harris Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=365339&ca=Pets When considering building a Koi carp pond, one must fist be clear on the reason and motivation behind taking on such a wonderful yet laborious commitment. Throughout the world, Koi ponds bring different experiences to different people. In China, Koi are believed to be bearers of good luck to their o... Pets Michael C. Harris Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=364570&ca=Pets Give your Koi the best life possible by installing Koi filters dedicated to providing optimum pond water health and cleanliness. You have to keep in mind that even though your pond water may be clear, it is not an indication that the water is necessarily clean. Harmful toxic chemicals, produced main... Pets Michael C. Harris Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=364571&ca=Pets Biological Koi filters incorporate two stages of filtration. The first stage is the settlement or entrapment section of the filter. Solid organic matter is dragged into the settlement area by way of gravity and current produced by a pond pump, waterfall or fountain, which aid in the circulation of t... Pets Michael C. Harris Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=364572&ca=Pets There have been many frequent questions asked regarding Koi filters as to why some Koi ponds still remain a pea soup colour even with a biological filter installed. It seems that everything is in place yet the desired result of clear, clean healthy water is not being obtained. There are a few factor... Pets Michael C. Harris Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=363591&ca=Pets Japanese Koi carp are known throughout the world as beautiful fish comprising of vivid colors and markings. Anyone who owns them can tell you how wonderful it is to have them as part of their lives. But there as is mysterious past surrounding these marvelous fish as to where their journey of time an... Pets Michael C. Harris Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=363592&ca=Pets So you're looking for a Koi pond pump, but you're not quite sure where to turn? Well maybe these guidelines can help steer you in the right direction. One of the main things that you want to get right is the power and function of the pump. First of all, it has to be able to move the volume of water... Pets Michael C. Harris Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=363593&ca=Pets Koi enthusiasts and owners understand that Koi fish are some of the most colorful and beautiful pond fish, but Koi keeping requires at least a basic knowledge and understanding of fish, gardens and ponds, along with a few fundamentals of Koi supplies. A fantastic way of giving your garden a tranquil... Pets Michael C. Harris Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=363094&ca=Pets From the outset, let’s be clear on one thing (forgive the pun). Contrary to some belief, the main principle of Koi pond filters is not to provide clear water, however that is a wonderful by-product of filtration. The primary function of biological filters is to remove harmful pollutants from the wat...